Windows 11 forcing me to set up a PIN

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Windows 11 forcing me to set up a PIN

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I have never used a pin to sign in to my computer, just my regular Microsoft/Outlook account password. Now when I do so, a window pops up telling me to create a pin. This just started a few days ago and it's really irritating. How do I stop this? Please no advice to create a pin. I don't want one.

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Answer 1

First do you have a school or work account set up on your computer? this may force windows hello features.

I realise you asked for no advice to create a pin, however the easiest method is to create the pin and delete it later.

Create the pin as demanded by Windows. and complete the login.
go to settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in options
turn off "For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device"
click on PIN(windows Hello) and remove the PIN.

Answer 2

Hi Kevin,

Please follow the steps below to disable the notification for setting up a PIN:

Please click start menu and type Windows Security and hit enter.

Under 'Account Protection' please click Dismiss.
That should disable the PIN set up notification.

Please let me know the result.

Thank you,
Christine

Thank you again for trying to help, but there is no "dismiss" option or button when I tried that fix. I guess this is yet another MS bug that I will have just to live with.

Answer 3

Tin Luna 24,325 Independent Advisor

I apologize that the fix does not solve the issue. Let's check more options from other experts. Please wait for them to reply here.

Thanks,

Christine

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Answer 4

Hi Kevinn----,

I'm Christine, a Windows user like you. I'll do my best to help you.
I can see here that you're being asked to create PIN even you don't want to.
Please follow the steps from this link to stop the notification:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-hello-ke...

Please let me know the result. I'll be happy to assist you all the way until it's resolved.

Thank you,
Christine L
Independent Advisor

Standard Disclaimer: This link is a non-Microsoft website. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

Thank you, but the solutions suggested on that site are either not applicable to my situation or might cause more problems.

Answer 5

Hi Kevinn----,

I'm Christine, a Windows user like you. I'll do my best to help you.

I can see here that you're being asked to create PIN even you don't want to.

Please follow the steps from this link to stop the notification:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-hello-ke...

Please let me know the result. I'll be happy to assist you all the way until it's resolved.

Thank you,

Christine L

Independent Advisor

Standard Disclaimer: This link is a non-Microsoft website. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

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