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?

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

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 :)