How To Remove PIN And Password On Windows PC

To secure your Windows 10 account, you can set up a password, add a PIN code, or create a Picture password. However, if you find passwords inconvenient and prefer not to use any, you can opt not to set up a password or disable password login altogether. Here’s how to disable PIN, Picture, and Password login on Windows 10.

Do Not Remove Your PIN or Password – Why?

• The PIN/Password cannot be disabled from a Microsoft account. This means a local account needs to be created, offering fewer privileges and benefits than a Microsoft account.
• Anyone can access your PC without a password or a PIN, which makes your data vulnerable.
• Removing or bypassing the Windows 10 password will leave your system without a security layer, significantly reducing its protection. Additionally, if you have administrator rights, potential malware or unauthorized users get easy access to your system, increasing the risk of security breaches.

However, read if you are okay with taking these risks and want to remove PIN from your system. 

Four Effective Methods To Remove PIN From Windows PC

We have listed four methods to remove the PIN from your Windows PC. Start with the easiest method > restart your computer to check if the PIN has been removed. This way, you can ignore the remaining methods. Otherwise, follow the methods in the order they are listed based on their difficulty level.

Method 1: Use Windows Settings

Setting up a PIN on Windows 10 is straightforward, and disabling it is equally simple through the Windows Settings. To make changes, sign in to your account on the device.

Step 1: Press Win + I to open the Settings.
Step 2: Click on the Accounts tab in the left panel.

Step 3: On the right side, click on Sign-in options.

Step 4: Now, click on PIN (Windows Hello) dropdown to reveal more options.
Step 5: Click the Remove button next to Remove this Sign-in option.

Step 6: Enter your PIN to confirm, and you are set.

Method 2: Use Command Prompt

Step 1: Press Win + S and type “cmd.”
Step 2: The Command Prompt app will appear under Best Match results. To open it, click on the Run As Administrator option.
Step 3: Now type the following command followed by the Enter key:

netplwiz

Step 4: The User Accounts box will now appear on your screen. Click on the User account on which you wish to disable the PIN and Password to select it.
Step 5: Uncheck the checkbox next to “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer,” then click Apply and OK.

Step 6: A prompt box will appear where the user name will be mentioned. You must leave the password, confirm password fields blank, and click OK.

Method 3: Use The Windows Registry

Step 1: Press Win + R to launch the RUN box and type “Regedit,” followed by the Enter key.
Step 2: The Registry box will open. Copy and paste the following path in the address bar of the Registry Editor, followed by the Enter key.

computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Settings\AllowSignInOptions

Step 3: Locate the Registry entry “Value” in the right panel and double-click on it.
Step 4: A new box will open, where the Value Data is to be changed to “0.”
Step 5: Exit the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Method 4: Use Group Policy Editor

Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type “gpedit.msc” followed by a click on the OK button.
Step 2: A new box will open. In it, click on the following entries in the left panel one by one.

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon

Step 3: In the right panel, locate the following options and double-click on each of them to select Enabled or Disabled.

Turn On Convenience PIN Sign-in	Disabled
Turn On SecurityKey Sign-in	Disabled
Turn Off Picture Password Sign-in	Enabled

 

Step 4: Click on Apply followed by OK on each setting’s properties box,

How To Remove Windows 10 Password From The Lock Screen

Step 1: Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
Step 2: Click on Accounts.
Step 3: Select the Sign-in option from the sidebar.
Step 4: Under the Manage how you sign in to your device section, find Password and click on Change.
Step 5: You’ll be prompted to enter your current password. Type it in and click Next.
Step 6: When asked to enter a new password, leave it blank. This will effectively remove the password requirement.
Step 7: Click Next and then Finish to complete the process.

Bonus Tip: How To Get Back Windows Hello PIN?

If you’ve lost or forgotten your Windows Hello PIN, you can follow these steps to recover or reset it:

Step 1: Press `Win + I` to open the Settings app.
Step 2: Go to Accounts and select Sign-in options from the sidebar.
Step 3: Under the Manage how you sign in to your device section, locate PIN (Windows Hello).
Step 4: Click the “I forgot my PIN” link.
Step 5: Follow the prompts to verify your identity. You may be asked to enter your Microsoft account password or use another sign-in method (like a password or biometric verification).
Step 6: After verifying your identity, you’ll be prompted to set up a new PIN. Enter your new PIN and confirm it.
Step 7: Complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions. Your new PIN will now be active.

If you can’t reset your PIN through these steps, you may need to sign in with your Microsoft account password or seek additional support from Microsoft if further issues arise.

Happy Removing PIN And Password On Your Windows PC

We hope the above methods have helped you remove the Windows Hello PIN from your PC. Please let us know which method worked in the comments section below. Now that you can log in to the PC without a password, data is vulnerable to malware attacks. The best way to keep your PC secure is to use a dedicated antivirus that offers real-time, web protection and other safety shields. For this purpose, we suggest using T9 Antivirus. To use the product and secure your PC, download the tool from the button below:

 

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