In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of the Remove PIN option being greyed out in your Windows 11 PC. When it comes to implementing a security gateway at the log-in screen, there exist three different options to choose from. These include Facial Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition, and the tried and tested PIN. Out of all the three, it is usually the PIN that is the most preferred one, sometimes out of compulsion.
This is because there are still quite a few PCs out there that don’t support the first two methods. Well, even if your PC has both these options, you will still have to first set up a PIN. Moreover, it’s nearly a non-debatable fact that PIN is the most secure option out of all the three Windows Hello securities that we have at our disposal. However, there are a group of users who want to remove the PIN. And there are quite a few reasons for the same.
For some, it is because they are the sole user of their PC and hence there’s no need for a PIN. Moreover, entering PIN every time only tends to create more roadblocks while using their PC. Keeping all these points in mind, there does exist an option to remove PIN in Windows 11, but that option seems to be greyed out for various users. If that is the case with you as well, then this guide is here to help you out. Follow along for the instructions.
How to Fix Remove PIN Option Greyed out in Windows 11
- To begin with, use the Windows+I shortcut keys to launch the Settings menu.
- Then select Accounts from the left menu bar and go to the Sign-in options.
- Now expand the PIN (Windows Hello) and as of now, the Remove option will be greyed out.
- So scroll down to the Additional Settings section and turn off the toggle next to:
For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device
- Once that is done, close this page. Then again go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
- Expand the PIN (Windows Hello) section and the Remove button will no longer be greyed out.
These were the steps to fix the issue of the Remove PIN option being greyed out in your Windows 11 PC. So why was this option greyed out in the first place? Well, your PC was set to only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts. Upon disabling that feature, we got back the Remove button. On that note, we round off that guide. All your queries are welcomed in the comments section below.
