As mentioned above, this started with the latest Windows 10 updates. So, this is most likely a bug introduced by the latest update. But this can also be caused by some settings problem as well. So, it might not be considered a bug but rather an inconvenient default settings. The good thing is that there are a couple of solutions that you can try. Simply go through each of the methods listed below and apply the solution that seems the most suitable for your machine.
Method 1: Change Windows Defender Settings
This might seem odd but the solution of this problem is in the Windows Defender Settings. Simply follow the steps given below
Once done, you won’t see any create a pin prompt at every startup.
Method 2: Edit Group Policy
Making some changes in the group policy editor has also resolved the issue for plenty of users. There is a setting named Turn on convenience PIN sign-in in the group policy editor. Disabling this option will stop this prompt. So, follow the steps given below to disable the Turn on convenience PIN sign-in option
Close the group policy editor and you should be good to go
Method 3: Select Appropriate Option on Login Screen
For some users, the problem was simply that they had selected the wrong option for sign in. On your login screen, you’ll notice that there are two icons under the location where you enter your password/pin. If you can’t see these icons then try click Sign-in options. You should be able to see 2 icons now. Make sure the right icon is selected. The right icon is for password login whereas the left icon is for PIN login. Most of the users who were experiencing this problem had the left icon selected which is why Windows was always asking them to create a pin.
Method 4: Other methods
There are a couple of other things that you can do to get around this problem. These are for people who can’t get rid of the PIN prompt despite applying all the solutions.
Turn off Passwords
The first option is to simply turn off the passwords. This is, of course, not a very desirable solution but if you really want to get rid of the create pin prompt then turning off the passwords will do the job for you. Follow the step given below to turn off your login password.
Keep in mind that this will make your account public and anyone with access to your computer will be able to login. So, do this at your own risk
Create a local account
This problem occurs when you sign in with your Microsoft account. Switching to a local account has resolved the problem for a lot of users. If you are really frustrated by this problem and don’t mind using a local account then follow the steps given below
You should be good to go once your local account is set up.
Create a PIN
If you really don’t want to use a PIN but don’t mind using a password as your sign in option then there is a workaround for you. You can agree to set a PIN and then set your PIN to be the same as your password. When Windows asks you to enter a new PIN, check the option Include letters and symbols. You can now set your password as the new PIN.
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