How to eliminate having to use a pin or password to get into my computer.

Monte Salyards 0 Reputation points
2026-08-31T05:11:19.85+00:00

I am using Windows 11 home. I would like to not have to do anything with pins of passwords to log into my computer. I have tried many things suggested by Google, but none have worked. Can anyone help with this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-31T05:11:30.5766667+00:00

    On Windows 11 Home, the supported way to stop being forced to use a PIN is to turn off the Windows Hello-only setting, then remove the PIN.

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
    3. Under Additional settings, turn off For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device.
    4. Close and reopen Sign-in options if needed.
    5. Under PIN (Windows Hello), select Remove.
    6. Confirm with the account password when prompted.

    If the PIN is still required after sleep:

    • In Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, check If you’ve been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again? and set it to Never if that option is available.

    Important limitation:

    • The provided guidance supports removing the PIN requirement.
    • The provided guidance does not include a supported method to remove all sign-in protection and have no PIN or password at all.

    If the Remove option is missing or grayed out:

    • Make sure the Windows Hello-only setting above is turned off first.
    • If the device is connected to a work or school account, that can enforce sign-in policies. Check Settings > Accounts > Access work or school and disconnect that account if it is still listed, then restart and try again.

    If sign-in problems continue, Windows also provides reset options from the sign-in screen such as I forgot my password or I forgot my PIN.

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  2. DaveM121 929K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-31T05:45:31.07+00:00

    1

    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Accounts - Sign In Options.

    Disable the setting to use Windows Hello to log into your PC.

    2

    Click your Start Button, then just type netplwiz and press Enter.

    On that utility should be a check box to remove the requirements for a password, select that, then you must enter your full Microsoft account login details when asked for that.

    Save that setting and you should not be asked for a password or PIN when starting your PC.

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