How do I turn off PIN login on Windows 11?

KenRich123,

My situation is similar to yours. My wife and I are the only ones using this laptop. It never leaves the house. What I find interesting is that when I pose a question, many of the answers are so different from one another AND the steps are different from what I see on my screen. I guess that has to do with Windows version and upgrades. But I used what you described and found my own path to the solution. Now when my wife turns on the computer she doesnt't have to call me over to enter the pin! LOL

Thanks

Most would consider it standard advice for any tech not just specific to Microsoft. and the advice is given because I do consider the individual situations.

The danger is there, if you go online or if you download files, open spam emails, or basically do anything.

And again This is The Microsoft Community and is probably safer than any other website. and again, nobody in the Microsoft community can access your computer with or without a password

Local groups are less of an issue than the web other than of course you have no control over anything they download or install especially if they too are silly enough to have blank passwords on their devices.

In your own house with only people you trust, it is enough to turn off the need to enter the password on boot or waking from sleep - this will only give access to people with physical access to the device. but will still prevent bots on the net accessing your data.
As I said this is what I do using my Microsoft account on devices that do not leave my house.

Having a blank password will give access to anybody including those on the net when ever you are connected, this may be as simple as stealing you data, or they could have access to installing other software.

Blank passwords are not a good idea on any device whether it is android, Mac, Linux, Microsoft or some other OS.

It is your choice if you are happy to leave your device vulnerable, it is irresponsible to give that advice to others.

Of course nobody has to take my advice :)

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

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.

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