Windows 10: the windows security lets me remove the pin to sign in option, but it then defaults to...

windows security pops up when i want to use a saved password from google. i removed the pin option but it defaults to password option and i can't seem to remove it in the sign in options menu?

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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.

 

Sign-in option with PIN (Windows Hello)

Hi Sergei__________1,

I'm Amr, an independent advisor.

If you use a Microsoft account to access Windows 11, the button to remove the PIN could appear greyed out.

The remove button could be greyed out if the passwordless option is enabled on the Windows 11 account or if the passwordless account is enabled on your Microsoft account.

Disable Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts

Use these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on Accounts.

Click the Sign-option tab.

Under the “Additional settings” section, turn off the “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft account on this device” toggle switch.

You may need to restart the Settings app and the computer to apply the changes and enable the option to remove the PIN.

Disable passwordless Microsoft account

Kindly follow these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on Accounts.

Click the Your info tab.

Under the “Related settings” section, click the Accounts option.

Click the Security tab.

Click on Advanced security options.

Under the “Additional security” section, turn off the Passwordless account option.

Continue with the on-screen directions.

Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, the “PIN (Windows Hello)” setting will show the remove button on Windows 11.

I hope this is helpful. If you require any additional assistance, don't hesitate to respond to this.

Best Regard

Amr

 

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.