How do I turn off PIN login on Windows 11?

Hi Paloma,

In Windows 11 I followed your instructions. However, when I get to step 3 there is no "Input Options" available.

Can you add further advice for me? Thanks, Bob

There is no input options, just sign-in options and the remove button is greyed out, hence unable to be selected

Procedure is slightly different for windows 11-S, but was easy to figure out.

Thanks, Paloma.

Now--how do I cleanly remove the two decals stuck to the left and right of the trackpad on my new Hewlett-Packard notebook?

Also--just tried to use my notebook and it's now requesting my password! and worse, it wants me to be connected to the net while i enter it!

please advise.

VINCENT FRANK DE BENEDETTO

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Let's build a loving world--it's literally the only answer.

I, just within the last two hours, did a new install of Windows 11 22H2.

This is "Old School". In prior versions of Windows it was possible, but not explained, that when it asked for your name and to create a password, IF YOU IGNORED ALL THE REST OF THE LINES, and simply clicked next, it kindly ignored the requirement in the future.

Here's the key, under Accounts > Your info, there is a section called Account Settings. You probably originally entered or created a Microsoft account at installation. That set you up as part of a "community" called Microsoft Community (that may be less than secure) that theoretically could hack your computer. Changing that to a Local account says all you deal with is "local" (your own home) environment and no one else has access to it. The wording may not be exact, but the words should be clear.

It tries to warn you about this, but continue and you'll finally be able to restart, start, switch user, etc. without having to deal with this issue.

This actually worked for me. The greyed out remove button did not become active until I left settings and went back in. Then I was able to remove the PIN.

Thanks for your help!