Windows 10: Problems with PIN on Sign-in. I have removed "Require Windows Hello" Do I need to actually...

My new to me Windows 10 PC was set up 10 days ago and I gave it a password but I ended up using a PIN instead.I left it running one day but hadn't used it for a couple hours and it wouldn't come out of sleep mode when I struck keys. I rebooted a couple of times and got the normal windows login screen but when I tried to log in "this sign-option is disabled because of failed sign-in attempts or repeated shutdowns. Use a different sign In option or wait 2 hours" So I shut off and left it overnight. Got the same message as soon as I tried to enter the first character into the login.I tried a

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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.

 

Login with PIN and Hello

Hi Jean,

Windows 10 includes multiple options to sign-in to your account, including the ability to sign-in using a PIN and Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition. For us to provide a solution suited to your concern, we need additional information. Can
you answer the questions below?

• How are you setting the PIN and Hello?
• Which build version of Windows is your PC running on?
• Were there any error codes or messages?

In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how to set up PIN.

• Open Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Sign-in options.
• Click the Add button for the PIN and set your PIN.
• Do the same for the Windows Hello.

Looking forward to your response.

 

How to remove PIN when signing into Windows 10 Version 1703?

Hello William,

There are many ways to sign in to your PC. Follow these steps to remove PIN when signing in to your PC:

• Open Settings.
• Choose Accounts.
• Select Sign-in options.
• Under PIN, click Remove.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.