Windows 10: Windows 10 - I never want to have to enter a password or a PIN

Discus and support Windows 10 - I never want to have to enter a password or a PIN in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Just recovered after a Win 10 update disaster. (Thanks to some helpful people on this forum) This version of 10 is a bit different than the previous.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Burt McFirkle, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. Windows 10 - I never want to have to enter a password or a PIN


    Just recovered after a Win 10 update disaster. (Thanks to some helpful people on this forum) This version of 10 is a bit different than the previous.

    The NETPLWIZ solution does not work - the box for for Users Must Enter...etc remains unchecked and the lock screen persists. I do not have security issues,

    I want to access my laptop without a password or PIN - I know there is a solution since the DESKTOP system I'm writing this from is Windows 10 which requires neither...

    :)
     
    Burt McFirkle, Aug 4, 2018
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  2. Windows 10 Change password to pin

    Hi Ana,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    Please share the details.


    • Are you able to log in to your desktop?

    • Do you see any error code along with the error message?
    I suggest you to go through the below steps and check if it helps.

    Follow these steps to set up a PIN on your Windows User Account:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
      Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.

    • Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.


    From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.



    You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.

    • Enter your Windows password, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Click the Finish button.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.
    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Aug 4, 2018
    #2
  3. Have PIN for Windows 10 but need Windows password

    Hi,

    To set up a PIN on your Windows account, we suggest that you follow the steps below:



    • Type the word pin in the search box and select
      Set up PIN sign-in
      .

    • Under the PIN section, click the
      Add
      button.

    • Enter the password for your user account, then click the
      OK button.

    • Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Aileen Alf, Aug 4, 2018
    #3
  4. Arun B J Win User

    Windows 10 - I never want to have to enter a password or a PIN

    Entering Password to login to computer after turning it on. Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check, if it helps:


    • Open settings

    • Click on Users and account

    • Open Sign-in options and tap the
      Change button under Password.

    • Enter the current password and click Next.

    • There you can remove the pin password

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Aug 4, 2018
    #4
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