Windows 10: No option to remove pin - Account problem

Discus and support No option to remove pin - Account problem in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,After the recent update, I was forced to use my PIN to log in. Fortunately I remembered it. I want to set the password as the default login as it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Arachnophobian, Nov 28, 2022.

  1. No option to remove pin - Account problem


    Hello,After the recent update, I was forced to use my PIN to log in. Fortunately I remembered it. I want to set the password as the default login as it was before but I do not have the option and cannot even remove the pin. see attached screenshot.If I follow the prompts for the "Sorry, this PIN isn't working..." I cannot finish. it tells me that I cannot use my personal account which is what I use to sign in to my computer. The only options are two accounts that were from my Outlook account for my school e-mails. These are not the accounts that I want to log in on my computer with AND I

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    Arachnophobian, Nov 28, 2022
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Nov 28, 2022
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  3. Remove sign in pin

    Hi Joel,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to remove the sign in pin/password options.

    • In the search box type sign-in-option.
    • Click on the sign-in-option.
    • Then you can find password/pin/picture password.
    • There you can remove the option and check.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 28, 2022
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  4. Rose Ter Win User

    No option to remove pin - Account problem

    Add Pin option is not working

    If the previous steps failed to work. You can try to Remove
    and Add your PIN. Here are the steps:

    • Click on Sign-in options and login to Windows with your Microsoft account or local account Password.
    • Click on Windows icon at the bottom-right corner, on top of Start Menu click on your account icon and select Change account settings.
    • On the left-side panel of Accounts settings, select Sign-in options.
    • On this page, you have a number of options
      select PIN.
    • Directly below PIN, you will see two buttons. Click on Remove.
    • You will be asked "Are you sure you want to remove your PIN?" etc. Select
      Remove.
    • A Log-in Box now opens for you to re-enter your Password then click
      OK.
    • You will be returned to the Sign-in option
      page where you can now add a PIN once again.
    • Enter your new PIN and confirm PIN, click on OK to reset your new PIN for your Windows Sign-in.
    • Restart your PC and Sign-in with your new PIN to confirm.

    Don't hesitate to contact us if you have further inquiries.
     
    Rose Ter, Nov 28, 2022
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