Windows 10: Logging into computer and the password function was suddenly switched to a pin number...

Recently, my laptop login function was changed from having a regular password to needing the six-digit pin to log in. This is fine since I know my pin, but I would prefer to have my password used instead. I tried to go to my "other sign-in options" settings and it says that the pin option is unavailable even though I've been using my pin number to log in for the past few times. How is this possible and how can I fix this?Picture of no pin option

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Windows 10 - Pin Number to Login Switched to Password Login on it's own. How do I switch back to Pin

I had my Windows 10 touchscreen computer setup with a pin number to login. I do not know what happened, but it suddenly switched to needing my password instead of the pin number to login. How do I switch it back to using the pin number?

 

Password suddenly required to start computer

I have been using Windows 10 for over a year (OS build 14393.693) and never set up a password since the computer is in my home and I'm the only user. Suddenly, two days ago, I'm required to have a password to log on. I was able to get in using my Microsoft
account login. I've read the various suggestions from one or two years ago, such as typing "netplwiz" and unchecking the "users must enter..." box. This did not solve the problem. I do
not want to use a password or PIN. I tried a system restore, but it failed. Here are my questions:

1. Was there a recent Microsoft update that has suddenly required this login?

2. How can I revert back to not needing a password or PIN to open my computer?

3. If I have to log in with a Microsoft account password, does that mean Microsoft has access to my computer?

Thanks.

 

How to SWITCH login method from PIN to password

If you get to step #5 and find that there is no option to remove the pin, this worked for me:

• Click "I forgot my PIN"
• Enter your account password where prompted
• When prompted to create a new PIN, click "Cancel"

This removed the existing PIN and went back to using the account password to log in and unlock the lock screen.