The process is very simple and is possible through a few clicks in the Windows settings. If the exact remove or change button doesn’t work, there is always a forgot my PIN option that we can use to make these changes.
How to Change / Remove PIN in Windows 11
We have compiled easy step-by-step procedures to make the needed changes. Please note that these changes are account specific. If you have multiple accounts on your PC, you will have to make changes one account at a time.
Change PIN
Remove PIN
Change / Remove PIN Using “I Forgot My PIN”
We can use this option for three scenarios:
Removing the PINChanging windows PIN. Remove button is greyed out (ERROR)
Follow the procedure below to use the I forgot my PINoption.
Disable Windows Sign In Settings
These settings changes are debatable and may be useful to some parents. We think that if the kids are very young, their devices should not have a password or PIN lock system. However, once the kids are in their teens, we think a parent should give children a bit of privacy.Once you enter this, you will get the chance to enter a new PIN. If you cancel the process of entering the new PIN, this action will remove the PIN system.The following procedure is to grey out any password or PIN settings in the Ways to sign in section in windows 11. Use it situationally. We can do this in three steps:You cannot do the steps if you are currently using a Microsoft account. Log out or remove the Microsoft account and set up a local account before going through these steps.
Remove all Password / PIN
Grey Out Ways to Sign in Option Section
Do I Need Windows Hello PIN to Access Biometric and Facial Recognition Features?
Yes! the device needs to use a windows PIN to access this feature. But please note that these features require compatible hardware installed on the device to work. Using a windows PIN doesn’t mean the facial recognition/ biometric will work for you. The device needs a compatible camera and scanner for the features to work.
Do We Need to Have a Password Set Up to Use Windows PIN?
Yes! Windows will not allow you to use the PIN feature if you do not have a password set up. You can set it by:The PIN features will be available once the password setting procedure is complete.
