Can't disable password login on Windows 11 SOLUTION!

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Can't disable password login on Windows 11 SOLUTION!

Jevgenij Bu 0

to see and disable things such as:

"For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device"

and

"Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer"

you have to SIGN IN in Settings -> Accounts, on very top of the page, after that restart you PC and then you can disable pin and password on windows startup!

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Answer 1

Hendrix-V 20,700 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Jevgenij Bu,

Thanks for posting your solution. Your finding that completing the account sign-in under Settings > Accounts and restarting the PC restored access to the PIN/password options is valuable additional information.

Hopefully, this helps others experiencing the same behavior. Appreciate you sharing the workaround with the community.

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Answer 2

To remove PIN or password-based sign-in options in Windows 11, the supported path is:

Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
Under Additional settings, turn off For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device.
If the Remove option for PIN (Windows Hello) was unavailable before, reopen the Sign-in options page and check again.
If a work or school account is connected, go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school, disconnect that account if it is still listed, then restart the PC and try again.

Relevant behavior from Windows support content:

The Only allow Windows Hello sign-in setting disables the use of passwords for a Microsoft account on that device.
Sign-in options can vary based on device configuration.
PIN, picture password, and security key options are managed from Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.