Remove PIN

LFRo 60 Reputation points
2025-11-06T21:47:50.7266667+00:00

I don't want to use a pin when using my desktop computer. I thought I had removed the requirement using the ntplwiz option in the link below. Now I am no longer required a pin when I turn the computer on but I am still required the pin when the computer comes from sleep mode. How can eliminate this requirement once and for all? Thank you for your help.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3750672/remove-pin-password-lock-screen-by-turning-the-acc

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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Marcelo Mendoza 10,740 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-11-06T22:30:44.6266667+00:00

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out, and I appreciate you explaining your situation so clearly. I understand how frustrating it can be to think you've disabled the PIN requirement only to find it still active when your computer wakes from sleep.

It sounds like you've already taken steps using the netplwiz method to bypass the sign-in at startup which is great. However Windows 11 has additional security settings that can still enforce PIN or Windows Hello sign-in when waking from sleep. This behavior is often tied to the "Require sign-in" setting and Windows Hello features.

To resolve this try opening Settings, go to Accounts, then Sign-in options and scroll down to Additional settings. Look for the option that says “For improved security only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device” and turn it off. This setting can silently enforce PIN or biometric login even if you've disabled it elsewhere. Once that’s done go back to the Windows Hello PIN section and click Remove. You’ll be prompted to enter your Microsoft account password to confirm.

If the PIN prompt still appears after sleep, check the setting under “If you’ve been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?” and set it to Never. If this option is greyed out it may be due to Windows Hello being active. Temporarily disabling Windows Hello can unlock this setting.

Just to make sure we’re covering all bases have you ever joined this device to a work or school account or an organization like Azure AD? Those setups can quietly enforce sign-in policies even if you’re using a personal account.

I hope this answer is helpful if you have further questions feel free to reply back

Regards,

Marcelo

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    2025-11-06T21:48:05.0733333+00:00

    To eliminate the requirement for a PIN when your computer wakes from sleep mode, you can adjust your sign-in options in Windows settings. Here’s how to do it:

    1. Open Settings: Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
    2. Go to Accounts: Click on Accounts.
    3. Select Sign-in options: In the left pane, select Sign-in options.
    4. Change Require Sign-in: Under the Require sign-in section, set it to Never. This will prevent the system from asking for a PIN when waking from sleep.
    5. Adjust Additional Settings: If you have Windows Hello or other security features enabled, you may need to disable them as well.

    After making these changes, your computer should no longer prompt you for a PIN when waking from sleep mode.

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