Windows 11 Pin Complexity

Question

It appears regardless what settings made either in the registry or GPO, windows 11 will not use them. I attempted to change the pin complexity to 4 digits (min, max, etc) but the system seems to look elsewhere for these settings. I removed all Microsoft accounts as well but i cannot seem to change this. Is there a setting being used due to O365 or live accounts or Azure?

Thanks

Answer 1

At this point I have to give up! As you have already covered all aspects I can think of. I am also bound to Azure AD but can't replicate the issue. Please keep me updated if you find solution and keep your eye here if someone responds in this thread with better idea.

Answer 2

Not dumb and I have already attempted that. Removed all accounts, removed pin, and restarted. Also verified my gpo. Eh its not the end of the world but I still preferred the 4 pin option. Not sure why it needed to be changed. when admins can easily make the adjustment... maybe not lol.

Regards

Answer 3

Making a dumb suggestion! If possible remove the PIN option & sign in using password only. Later enforce the PIN after a system restart..

Answer 4

I disconnected all work related accounts. I assumed my local domain policies I have set (pin complexity/etc.) would take affect. They did populate in my local gp policies for the computer so I know my local domain is at least propagating those gp settings. I am very confused as to where windows is now getting my windows hello login settings. It does not make sense or there needs to be a way to set priority. Ill come to terms with living with a 6 digit pin. Some of my employees may not like it as much. Granted now I am concerned any of my local domain policies would be superseded my microsoft being i do not know where the policy setting is coming from.

I do appreciate the time in your reply.

Cheers

Answer 5

Hi Nathaniel, you are probably right. If you use some work/Scool account may be azure ad or something approved by Microsoft as domain joined PC then rules set there also applies to your PC. In order to get the PC back to normal condition you have to disconnect from those accounts.