Windows 10: ability to turn off / on PIN feature

Discus and support ability to turn off / on PIN feature in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just got a Surface Pro 8 for personal use. I had to select a PIN, and now whenever I am away for a bit, I have to log back in using this PIN. I'd... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by freedda1, Feb 4, 2022.

  1. freedda1 Win User

    ability to turn off / on PIN feature


    I just got a Surface Pro 8 for personal use. I had to select a PIN, and now whenever I am away for a bit, I have to log back in using this PIN. I'd like to be able to disable this feature at times, like when I'm at home and security is not a concern; and I'd also like to be able to turn on the PIN if I'm out in the world or traveling with my device. I did see some instructions for how to disable the PIN, but it seemed complicated, and not really a 'feature' that I'm am meant to be able to access and control. Please Microsoft, please add this feature into a future update for Win 11.

    :)
     
    freedda1, Feb 4, 2022
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  2. JayPhi Win User

    Clear "Pin suggested" list in People Bar

    Does anybody know how to clear the "Pin suggested" list on the "People bar"?

    Contacts are added to the "Pin suggested" list once you've pinned and unpinned them. But there seems to be no obvious way to remove them from that list.

    After playing around with this feature and pinning and unpinning many dummy contacts, it's rather annoying to see them in the "Pin suggested" list when you click on the "My People" icon in the taskbar.
     
    JayPhi, Feb 4, 2022
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  3. Ruz San Win User
    Lost the ability to log into Windows 10 with PIN

    Hi Przemyslaw,

    Some system components may be missing or corrupted, causing the problem you are facing to occur. Before we can fully address this, please answer some things so we can understand this better:

    • Did this start after updates were installed on the computer?
    • Does the same situation happen when you add a pin as your sign-in option in Windows Settings?

    Since you have tried adding the option in Control Panel, let's see if there will be a difference when we do it in Windows Settings. Follow these steps:

    • Click on Start.
    • Open Settings.
    • Choose Accounts.
    • Go to Sign-in options.
    • Under PIN, click on Add.

    You can also try the suggestions posted by John Rubdy on this

    page
    .

    Let us know if the steps above help you set up a PIN on your computer.

    Regards.
     
    Ruz San, Feb 4, 2022
    #3
  4. Anne Ros Win User

    ability to turn off / on PIN feature

    Login with PIN and Hello

    Hi Jean,

    Windows 10 includes multiple options to sign-in to your account, including the ability to sign-in using a PIN and Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition. For us to provide a solution suited to your concern, we need additional information. Can
    you answer the questions below?

    • How are you setting the PIN and Hello?
    • Which build version of Windows is your PC running on?
    • Were there any error codes or messages?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how to set up PIN.

    • Open Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Click Sign-in options.
    • Click the Add button for the PIN and set your PIN.
    • Do the same for the Windows Hello.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Anne Ros, Feb 4, 2022
    #4
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