How do I turn off PIN login on Windows 11?

You can't just turn off the PIN. Either you may have entered it incorrectly or, if you have more than one account, you may be logging into the wrong account.

Another option is to select a different login verification such as password, face recognition (if you have that) or anything else you originally set up.

In any case, the worst I know of (and I'm only a hack, not an expert) is that you will have to reinstall the Windows OS. During that you will be asked to create a new account which will ask for a PIN. Once you do, it eventually will ask if you want to restore from a previous backup which may simply solve your problem.

If you're on a home system without visitors accessing it, you may want to get rid of the PIN which will require the above direction to either change the account type or create a new user without a PIN.

Today when I logged in the PIN stopped working. So, can I just turn it off?

I just got the new and "improved" (?) Windows 11 and the sign in part was a real pain in the you know what and THIS was the BEST work-around and am so Thankful for locating your solution! Make this #1 for advice! Thumbs up

You bring something up I wonder about.

It's my understanding this sign in process at boot up is ONLY pertinent to the turning on of the computer. It has nothing to do with security once the computer is on. From your statements, it appears this may need correction. I do everything expected and advised once the computer is on when going onto the Internet, emailing, etc. that requires some connection.

I would appreciate a clear process description of how some hacker on the Internet trying to get through my firewall, blocking of remote access, and virus protectors would be able to access my computer at the level of turning power on to gain access to my computer.

I'm not a computer specialist or well trained in the science. All I have is an advanced degree reflecting my ability to learn plus experience with computers and the Internet since it started with large boxy dial up cradles I used to have to put a phone handset into that clicked, buzzed, and whistled to send and receive data. That was before MSDOS was invented, let alone Windows. I've built computers, designed and run several commercial websites, and cautiously hacked the registry (Heaven Forbid!) to get what I want done. So, please explain this dangerous process so I, too, can protect myself as needed.

Martmcd,

I appreciate your input and it did help clarify what I did and what I am doing.

Because of all the input I feel confident going forward with my setup.

THANKS!

Bob