Windows 10: Why cant i change the Pin requirement on startup

Discus and support Why cant i change the Pin requirement on startup in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I installed the PC for the first time, it skipped whatever it was supposed to do and made me enter a PIN.Now I can't get rid of having to type in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Melanie Harvard, Aug 7, 2022.

  1. Why cant i change the Pin requirement on startup


    When I installed the PC for the first time, it skipped whatever it was supposed to do and made me enter a PIN.Now I can't get rid of having to type in a PIN on startup. I have been into settings and the option to remove the pin is greyed out.user passwords via netplwiz also doesn't give me the option to not have a password or pinI really don't need or want this function. What can i do

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    Melanie Harvard, Aug 7, 2022
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  2. Avedis53 Win User

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    Avedis53, Aug 7, 2022
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  3. 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.
     
    Karthicka_R, Aug 7, 2022
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  4. Matt Lynx Win User

    Why cant i change the Pin requirement on startup

    Remove PIN requirement on system startup

    How do I remove PIN requirement on startup of Windows 10 ?

    Original Title: Windows 10
     
    Matt Lynx, Aug 7, 2022
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