Windows 10: Password/Pin required only after MS Update

My computer runs fine and I did setup a password and pin but since I'm the only one using it, I changed the settings including netplwiz so i did not need to sign in on startup. All works fine but whenever Microsoft pushes an update, the next time I startup, I'm asked to enter my password or pin. Its not a big problem, but just an annoyance. Any suggestions?

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Unexpected required password / pin change

A little while ago, a family member was unable to log in to her laptop with Windows 10.

She has had the password and used it many times.

This time, she was prompted to reset her password, which was verified in an email seemingly from MS. Then she was prompted to create a PIN. She is leary of creating a PIN, without being absolutely certain this is from MS.

Is this legit?

And if she has a new password, why does she need a PIN?

Why can't she bypass this step, and rely on her newly verified password?

 

Microsoft Account PIN and password

We appreciate the screenshot that you provided. to start troubleshooting the issue with you logins, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how login pin goes back to password:

• Click Start menu and go to Settings.
• In Settings, click the Accounts icon.
• Click on Sign-in options.
• Change both your password and pin one by one.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Have PIN for Windows 10 but need Windows password

Hi,

To set up a PIN on your Windows account, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Type the word pin in the search box and select
  Set up PIN sign-in.
  
• 
  Under the PIN section, click the
  Add button.
  
• 
  Enter the password for your user account, then click the
  OK button.
  
• 
  Follow the instructions on the screen.
  

Let us know how it goes.