How do I turn off PIN login on Windows 11?

Anonymous
2022-01-17T18:14:45+00:00

When I go to the "remove pin", the button is grayed out. I contacted HP tech support & they said that's a software issue. I was able to turn it off in Win 10, but when I rec'd my new laptop that was supposed to have Win 10 installed, it turned out to be Win 11. Anyone have a fix?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-27T15:07:16+00:00

    In step 3 above, you say select "Input Options", but the only option I see that is close to that is "Sign in Options"

    Also, I have done this step before, but when I turn on my computer it keeps making me create a PIN, I have no choice.

    Now, I can't even "remove" the PIN sign in option. I don't want to be able to sign in with a 4 digit PIN option, I want to use a more complex password, but MS keeps making me create, and use a PIN, which is not near as secure if someone steals my laptop.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-11T01:15:24+00:00

    There is no "Input Options" in the left column. It just isn't true, and you know it. Anyone who isn't intentionally lying, able to answer OP's question?

    edit: solved it: first reset your pin, even though you have no intention of using it. Then, the remove option becomes available. Microsoft really, really, REALLY wants you to use a pin instead of a password, so it's no surprise their representative here is trying to confuse everyone with pure <removed>

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-11-19T19:32:20+00:00

    if u update your bios it resets pin sometimes it resets randomly and asks confirmation from microsoft account.one of the reasons i hate win11.what if somebody doesnt use a phone how can i reach my mail to get the confirmation code without signing into windows.i dont think microsoft count all possiblities when they make these changes.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-11-09T12:12:49+00:00

    Hi mate.

    I did it! I found what you said trying a lot of things...

    For everyone who haves the same problem, THIS IS THE CORRECT WAY TO FIX IT:

    Use Remove PIN Using ‘I Forgot my PIN’ Option, leave in blank the new PIN code and select I will configure it in the future...

    Thanks.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-12T16:00:12+00:00

    Hi, I am unable to login to windows. After a bios update, the machine reset the PIN login. After inputting username and password, it then requires that you input a verification code sent via email. NO CODE IS SENT. No code continues to be sent. Even selecting to cancel a request, you must verify with A CODE which never gets sent. UNABLE TO ACCESS COMPUTER. PLEASE HELP!

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