Fix: Windows 10 Create Pin Prompt at Startup
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- September 22, 2022
If you’re seeing a create pin prompt at startup in Windows 10, it’s likely because you’ve enabled the security feature called PIN Management in the Local Group Policy Editor. To fix this, simply disable PIN Management in the Local Group Policy Editor. Here’s how:
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
3. In the left pane, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Security Features.
4. In the right pane, double-click on the setting named PIN Management.
5. Select Disabled and click OK.
You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Once you’ve done that, the create pin prompt at startup should no longer appear.
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Fix: Windows 10 Create Pin Prompt at Startup
Why the Windows 10 create pin prompt occurs
There are a few reasons why the Windows 10 create pin prompt might occur. One possibility is that you recently upgraded to Windows 10 from an older version of Windows. Another possibility is that you’ve enabled the security option to require a PIN for login.
If you’re not sure why the create pin prompt is appearing, you can try disabling the security option that requires a PIN for login. To do this, go to the Start menu and search for “sign-in options.” Click on the “Change” button under “PIN” and select “Never.”
If the create pin prompt still appears after you’ve disabled the security option, there may be another issue causing it. In this case, it’s best to contact Microsoft support for help.
How to prevent the Windows 10 create pin prompt from happening
If you are seeing the Windows 10 create pin prompt every time you start your computer, it is likely because you have the security setting “User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account” enabled. This setting allows the built-in Administrator account to be used to approve certain actions, and one of those actions is the creation of a new PIN.
To prevent the Windows 10 create pin prompt from happening, you will need to disable the “User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account” setting. You can do this by opening the Control Panel, going to User Accounts, and then clicking on Change User Account Control settings. From there, you will want to set the slider to Never notify and click OK.
What to do if the Windows 10 create pin prompt still occurs
If you are still seeing the Windows 10 create pin prompt after completing the steps above, it is likely that your account is not properly configured. To fix this, you will need to edit the registry.
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
4. Double-click the DisableLogonBackgroundImage policy to edit it.
5. Change the Value data to 1 and click OK.
6. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
After completing the steps, the create pin prompt should no longer appear when you log in to your account.
How to troubleshoot the Windows 10 create pin prompt
If you’re seeing a create pin prompt at startup in Windows 10, it’s likely because you’ve recently installed an update that includes this new feature. To fix the issue, you can try uninstalling the update or reverting to an earlier version of Windows.
If you’re still seeing the create pin prompt after taking these steps, it’s possible that your computer is configured to require a pin for authentication. To change this setting, you’ll need to access the Local Group Policy Editor. From there, you can change the setting to disable the requirement for a pin.
