Windows 10: Sign in option unavailable and a forced password change

Earlier this week something strange happened when I tried to log into my computer as usual, It forced me to make an eight digit pin to log in and refused to take the "Windows Hello" pin that I had set up before. In fact, all the Windows Hello sign in options have been completely disabled, I can't set up or change it back to what it once was. All it says is "Something went wrong. Try again later." In yellow text, but I've tried several times within the week. It also under Required Sign-In says that there are some Security Policies on my personal home computer that prevent me from changing an op

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password sign in

Hi,

About your concern with typing the password after being idle, it is actually recommended to activate for security reasons.

If you wish to disable it, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Click on Sign in options.
• On the right side, you will see required sign in.
• Change it to Never.

Let us know how it goes.

 

How do I change my PC's sign in option from a Pin to a password?

Hello,

Follow this steps:

1. Open the search bar.
2. Type "settings". Press Enter.
3. Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
4. Select Password.
5. Select Change.

More info >

Windows sign-in options and account protection

Best regards,

 

Password to sign in

Hi Rosa,

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need to know whether you are using Microsoft/Local account to sign in to Windows 10.

If you are using Microsoft account to login to Windows 10, there is no option to disable the password and sign in to Windows 10 directly without entering password.

Step 1:

If you are using Local account to login to Windows 10, you can disable the password and sign in to Windows 10 directly without entering password. Follow the below steps if you use Local account.

• 
  Press Windows + I keys to open
  settings menu.
  
• 
  Click on Accounts.
  
• 
  Click on Sign in options.
  
• 
  Click on Change under Change your account password.
  
• 
  Enter your current password and leave the other two files for new password as empty and close the windows by clicking on
  OK button.
  
• 
  Sign out and try to sign in again and check.
  

Step 2:

You may also create the 4 digit PIN which will reduce your time to enter full password. Follow the below steps.

• 
  Press Windows + I keys to open
  settings menu.
  
• 
  Click on Accounts.
  
• 
  Click on Sign in options.
  
• 
  Click on Add under PIN.
  
• 
  Follow the onscreen instructions to create Pin.
  
• 
  Sign out and try to sign in again using PIN as your Sign in option.
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.