Windows 10: Why did Windows 11 suddenly start asking for a pin instead of my password?

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    Why did Windows 11 suddenly start asking for a pin instead of my password?


    When I go to login to Windows 11, it wants a pin that I never created...and I can't get to setting to change anything. I tried "shift-reset" as someone suggested.....then chose troubleshoot-advanced options-uninstall updates......that didn't work....so I chose system restore, and it said there were no restore points to access....then I tried reset pc...that didn't work....Can anyone help me get the access back to my PC, or do I need to take my pc to a professional?

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