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Why can't I remove Windows Hello PIN?

If you use a Microsoft account to access Windows 11, the button to remove the PIN could appear greyed out. The remove button could be greyed out if the passwordless option is enabled on the Windows 11 account or if the passwordless account is enabled on your Microsoft account.
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Why is remove PIN greyed out in Windows 10?

If remove is greyed out when you expand Windows hello. toggle Require Windows hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts then close the settings window. After that, open the sign-in options again and you should see more options to sign in. Expand Windows hello PIN then remove should not be greyed out.
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How do I remove a pinned section in Windows 11 Start menu?

Change the pinned apps in the Windows 11 Start menu

Simply right-click on an app icon and then select the Unpin from Start option in the pop up menu. That'll remove the app, which can still be found in the All apps menu.
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How do I remove a Pin from Windows startup?

Remove PIN on Windows 10

Open Settings on Windows 10. Click on Accounts. Click on Sign-in options. Turn off the “Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts” toggle switch.
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How do I remove the Pin Taskbar from full screen?

Solution 1: Check your Taskbar Settings
  1. Press your Windows key + I together to open your settings.
  2. Next, click Personalization and select Taskbar.
  3. on the left pane, click Task Bar choose the options “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” and “automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode”.
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SOLVED: Can’t Remove Windows Hello PIN In Windows 10

Can Windows Hello be bypassed?

1) Security features bypass

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process. The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Hello. An attacker with physical access can bypass the Windows Hello Facial Recognition security feature.
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Why is Windows Hello required?

Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 10 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN.
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Is Windows Hello necessary?

Even if your Windows 10 device can use Windows Hello, you do not have to. If it is the right choice for you, you can rest assured that the info that identifies your face, iris, or fingerprint never leaves your device.
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Where is Windows Hello data stored?

Where is Windows Hello data stored? The biometric data used to support Windows Hello is stored on the local device only. It doesn't roam and is never sent to external devices or servers.
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Can you uninstall Windows Hello face?

Remove facial recognition

Type and search [Sign-in options]① in the Windows search bar, then click [Open]②. Select [Windows Hello Face]③, then select [Remove]④, the face sign-in option will be removed.
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Is Windows Hello PIN secure?

The Hello PIN is backed by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, which is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations.
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How do I find my Windows Hello PIN?

Open Settings, select Accounts > Sign-in options. Select PIN (Windows Hello) > I forgot my PIN and follow the instructions.
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What the heck is Windows Hello?

Window Hello is an advanced Microsoft authentication framework that supports enhanced device logon security options, such as fingerprint recognition, facial scanning, iris recognition, and other biometric solutions.
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Does Windows Hello use the webcam?

Using your Windows 10 or Windows 11 laptop's built-in webcam, Hello uses facial recognition to get you in and working in under two seconds. Unfortunately, not every webcam works with Windows Hello.
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Does Windows Hello work without Internet?

It asks you set up a PIN before you can start using the computer. This is part of the account setup, and the computer should stay connected with the Internet until everything is finalized. While the PIN works even when the computer is offline, the account setup definitely needs an Internet connection.
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How do I get the normal taskbar back?

The Taskbar with the Start button on it can be hidden off-screen. To restore the Taskbar, use one of the following methods: Move your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen where the Taskbar was last located. A thin gray line should appear along the edge of the screen where the Taskbar was last seen.
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Why doesn't fullscreen remove taskbar?

Windows should automatically hide the taskbar when running apps in fullscreen mode.
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To automatically hide the taskbar, do the following:
  • Open Start > Settings and choose Personalization > Taskbar from the menu.
  • Expand the Taskbar behaviors section and check the Automatically hide the taskbar.
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What happens when you unpin from taskbar?

Unpin a Taskbar Program

The program will vanish from the taskbar.
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How do I change the pinned icons in Windows 11?

To change how icons and notifications appear
  1. Press and hold or right-click any empty space on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
  2. Under Taskbar corner icons: Select On for any icons you want to see on the taskbar. Select Off for any icons you don't want to see on the taskbar.
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How do I remove widgets from Windows 11 Start menu?

On Windows 11 you can do this by right-clicking the taskbar, then clicking Taskbar Settings. From here you can disable widgets.
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