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
    2022-10-12T16:00:12+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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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-12T15:27:20+00:00

    From this link, you can shut it off completely by modifying the registry. I just did it, put the computer to sleep, and it wakes back up right where it was.

    So in the registry editor, go to:

    Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Settings\AllowSignInOptions

    Set the 'value' to zero.

    Best, Dan.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-05T06:41:42+00:00

    Just setting - account - your info - sign in with local account instead

    Then type new username

    And leave the password blank....

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-02T05:40:52+00:00

    I can't remove the PIN because it is inactive.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-09-26T16:01:27+00:00

    I had same issue,

    go to setting/accounts/access work or school
    then disconnect all the accounts from work or school accountscheck whether the remove pin button still grey out or activated
    go to setting/accounts/sign in option
    Disable **For improved security, only allow windows hello sign in for microsoft accounts on this device.**Restart you PC

    again check whether the remove pin button still grey out or activated
    if not then try to restart the pc

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