Windows 10: Why is my laptop suddenly forcing me to sign in with a PIN which I NEVER, EVER set...

I am trying to sign into my Windows laptop. I have NEVER, EVER set up a PIN. I have always used my Microsoft account password to sign into the computer. Starting today, the machine is inexplicably forcing me to use a six digit PIN...which I have NEVER set up. When I click "I forgot my PIN," the machine says I need internet connection. I have wireless available and ethernet PLUGGED IN, but the computer won't connect because I CAN'T SIGN INTO WINDOWS, so I just get taken back to the PIN screen. **** do I do?!?!?!? I have tried to connect to Microsoft chat support using another machine, bu

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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 Problems - 1803 now forcing PIN

We noticed in the last few days that Windows 10 is now asking us to add a PIN to our login option. Each and every time we login, a screen pops up telling us to enter a PIN. This is
EXTREMELY ANNOYING! What we finally did was enter a PIN, but now, the default login option is to use the PIN instead of the password. This, too, is annoying as every time we login, we have to change the sign-in option and select
password.

I've done quite a bit of research and noticed that a lot of people are having similar issues. Some who were using PINs now can't get them to work. Others that weren't using PINs are now being pushed to use them.

We're currently using Windows 10 Home Version 1803 (Build 17137.81) and have all known updates.

I've even tried doing a few suggested things like:

• Using RegEdit to set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Settings\AllowSignInOptions!value to 0
• Use GPEdit (yes, it can be done on Home Edition if you know how) to change Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon
  • Turn on PIN sign-in - Set to Disabled
  • Turn off picture password sign-in - Set to Disabled

From my research, this appears to be a problem that's not hitting everyone, but it is hitting a lot of people. I'm seeing people talk about this on several websites, including Microsoft Community. For us, the goal is to completely disable the PIN option
and only have a password to login.

 

Sign-in taking time after setting up PIN

Hello Harold,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that it is frustrating when the features don’t work the way there are supposed to. Usually, it takes time to login using the PIN after setting it up for the first time, as Windows optimizes and connects all the applications
linked to your Microsoft account to give access using the PIN.



I suggest you to try logging in again and wait for some time to let Windows optimize the PIN for next use.



However, if you want to remove the PIN you can follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Login to the PC using password, and go to
   Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
   
2. Under PIN click on
   Remove.
   
3. Enter the password and click on
   OK.
   
4. Restart the PC.
   

Hope it helps.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator