Windows 10: Can I make Windows automatically ask for my PIN and not password?

Discus and support Can I make Windows automatically ask for my PIN and not password? in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Noob question inbound. When I log in, I have both options to sign in - Password, or PIN number.. But the password option is selected as the primary... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by joshipps, Jan 18, 2017.

  1. joshipps Win User

    Can I make Windows automatically ask for my PIN and not password?


    Noob question inbound.

    When I log in, I have both options to sign in - Password, or PIN number.. But the password option is selected as the primary sign-in option.

    What I'd like to do is be able to open my computer and the PIN option is already selected and I just punch it in and go. First world problem I know.

    But is it possible?

    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    joshipps, Jan 18, 2017
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    When I turn on my computer, Windows 10 automatically logs my into the computer , without me having to enter my password or PIN. What adjustments can I make so that it is necessary to enter my password or PIN?
     
    Millington, Jan 18, 2017
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  3. McTao Win User
    Cannot enter PIN (0000) for my Bluetooth headset into my Samsung Focus WP7 Phone.

    I just bought a Bluetooth headset and trying to pair with my Samsung Focus. I was able to search and found the device. But with I tap on it to connect. It does not ask me for the PIN (which is 0000), but instead the phone automatically generate the
    PIN and ask my to match it on the headset. Of course, the headset does not have the function to Enter the PIN, so it fails to connect. Is there any ways I can force the phone to ENTER a PIN, so I can pair with the Headset, Thanks.
     
    McTao, Jan 18, 2017
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  4. essenbe Win User

    Can I make Windows automatically ask for my PIN and not password?

    essenbe, Jan 18, 2017
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  5. joshipps Win User
    Well, simple enough. I simply deleted the exsisting PIN and then reset it. Seemed to do the trick.

    Thank you!
     
    joshipps, Jan 18, 2017
    #5
  6. essenbe Win User
    Glad it worked for you.
     
    essenbe, Apr 5, 2018
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