Windows 10: "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in?" GREYED OUT

Discus and support "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in?" GREYED OUT in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; In Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, the setting "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in?" is greyed out for me set to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Alex Tashev, Nov 6, 2024.

  1. "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in?" GREYED OUT


    In Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, the setting "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in?" is greyed out for me set to "Every Time". I run Windows 11 Home, 24H2, fresh install. No access to Local Group Policy. I tried some registry edits, but no luck yet.It is unacceptable for a user to not be able to set this up. Please, help me make this option customizable.Further context: Below the greyed out option it says "Windows Hello is preventing some options from being shown". I do have Windows Hello set up

    :)
     
    Alex Tashev, Nov 6, 2024
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  2. Oktober13 Win User

    Require Sign-In Greyed Out

    Ok, done. Now what should I do? Required Sign-In is still greyed out.
     
    Oktober13, Nov 6, 2024
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  3. Eric Ber Win User
    Require Sign-in option in Windows 10 is greyed out

    Hi,

    It seems that the UAC (User Account Control) settings has been set at the highest level that is why the require sign-in option is greyed out. For us to assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • Which edition of Windows 10 is installed?
    • Which version and OS build number of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press the
      Windows key, type winver, and press the
      Enter
      key.

    Meanwhile, you can try to lower down the UAC settings, one level, and check if you will still encounter the same issue.

    We'll be looking forward to your response.
     
    Eric Ber, Nov 6, 2024
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  4. "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in?" GREYED OUT

    Require Sign-In options are greyed out

    I just purchased a new dell xps 2-1 with Windows 10 home (version 1903) installed. I am going crazy having to re-sign in every time my screen turns off. When I go into my account settings under sign-in options, the drop down menu under "require sign-in"
    is greyed out and defaulted to "every time" and unable to be changed. There is a red message just above this that says "Windows Hello is preventing some options from being shown". I have tried lowering the UAC settings but still no luck. Any other options
    to not require a sign in every single time?
     
    ChadKnight2, Nov 6, 2024
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