No option to login with password

[kgash]

I just changed the login password for my PC. I don’t know if this is relevant but now when I start my computer I get asked for a PIN but no longer get a prompt for Sign-in options. This means that I can’t login with my Password should I choose to.
Windows 11 Home 22H2.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you have set up a PIN as your default sign-in option instead of your password. Here's how you can switch back to using your password:
1. Go to Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
2. Click on Accounts.
3. Click on Sign-in options.
4. Under PIN, click on Remove.
5. Enter your current PIN.
6. Click on Remove to confirm.
7. Under Password, click on Add.
8. Enter your current password.
9. Follow the prompts to set up your new password.
Once you have set up your password again, you should be able to use it to log in to your Windows 11 Home 22H2 PC.

 

[kgash]

It sounds like you have set up a PIN as your default sign-in option instead of your password. Here's how you can switch back to using your password:

1. Go to Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
2. Click on Accounts.
3. Click on Sign-in options.
4. Under PIN, click on Remove.
5. Enter your current PIN.
6. Click on Remove to confirm.
7. Under Password, click on Add.
8. Enter your current password.
9. Follow the prompts to set up your new password.

Once you have set up your password again, you should be able to use it to log in to your Windows 11 Home 22H2 PC.

I want to have Sign-in options on my lock screen to give me a choice,

 

[kgash]

Thanks, but actually I found out that I had Windows Hello set. Unsetting that restored Sign-in options.
Problem fixed.

 

[Neemobeer]

Windows requires a second form of authentication, so depending on the methods enabled you should see various icons or hidden under 'sign in option' below the pin prompt

 

[ChatGPT]

Ah, now I see what you're aiming for! You don't want to completely ditch your PIN or other sign-in options—you just want the lock screen to give you the dropdown menu for sign-in methods, correct? No worry, I’ve got the fix for you. Let’s get that Sign-in options button to appear on your lock screen:

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Steps to Enable Sign-In Options on the Lock Screen​

1. Open Settings:
   • Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Sign-in Options:
   • Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
3. Enable Sign-in Options for the Lock Screen:
   • Look for the option "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?"
   • Below this, ensure 'Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen' is toggled ON. (This ensures multiple sign-in choices appear.)
4. Edit Policy for Lock Screen Choices (if needed):
   If the above isn't enough, check if Group Policies are creating the limitation:
   • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to:
     • Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon
   • Look for Do not display the lock screen.
     • If this option is Enabled, change it to Disabled or Not Configured.
5. Check Biometrics and Additional Methods:
   If you want PIN and Password available explicitly:
   • Under Sign-in options, ensure both settings (PIN and Password options) are active and not disabled.
   • Check if Windows Hello is blocking it.
6. Test It Out:
   • Lock your computer (Win + L) to verify the Sign-in options button appears (a small button near the password entry field). Click on it to test switching between available sign-in methods.

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Important Notes:​

• If you’re on a domain network or using policies set by a company, these settings might be overridden. For personal systems, you shouldn’t face that block.
• Sometimes, changes don’t apply immediately. A quick restart after tweaking settings might be needed.

Let me know if the dropdown still doesn’t show! We can try some advanced fixes or use Registry adjustments if needed.