Windows 10: Start up password and pin affecting the smooth running of my computer,

Hi... I have had this computer for many years now and have had very little trouble with it. but recently I had to access my Microsoft account for some information, I had to change my password as my old one must have expired, Since I have done that I now get a password or happy face pin to access start up. I did not request this or did I want either of these functions as I am the only one here and I like to turn on the computer and leave it while it loads up ready to go, but now I find the computer is not loading up until the start up password or pin is accessed which is very inconvenient for m

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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.

 

Pinning .msc Items to "Start".

I just typed gpedit.msc into the search box and when it showed in the results
rightclick/ pin to start

(running classic shell)

 

PIN at start up

Hi Scott,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the below steps how to Change PIN password:

• In the search box, type settings.
• Then Click on accounts.
• Then on the left hand side click on sign in options.
• Then you can Select Change PIN password and remove the pin.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.