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Aug 4, 2022 07:02:39   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
After a Windows update a couple of months ago, I had to start using a password to log onto my computer. What's strange is that I don't always need it. I think that it wants a password only when I do a complete Shut Down, rather than just Hibernate. That doesn't sound right, though.

Today, my password would not work. I know I typed it correctly, but it eventually asked if I wanted to change it, so I did. At one time, I didn't need a Windows password, but I can't get back to that state. I really don't like passwords.

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Aug 4, 2022 07:14:25   #
Plieku69 Loc: The Gopher State, south end
 
After the 11 update mine wants a pin number. The finger print scanner no longer works, very annoying.

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Aug 4, 2022 07:18:50   #
Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
 
It's all about control, just like with Facebook. I am in Facebook jail right now for saying that Jayne Whats Her Face is a traitor and should be tied to a post and shot. There ain't no First Amendment with Facebook. It is about control.

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Aug 4, 2022 07:33:26   #
Plieku69 Loc: The Gopher State, south end
 
I agree with Bigmike, but will say no more to stay out of UHH jail.

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Aug 4, 2022 07:34:16   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Win 11 initially wants a pin, no carriage (CR) return necessary.
I changed it to "allow letters and characters", needs CR now.
Up to so many minutes of non-use, no PIN/PW required.
After X minutes, PW required. (I've no idea of how long that is.)

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Aug 4, 2022 07:48:18   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Longshadow wrote:
Win 11 initially wants a pin, no carriage (CR) return necessary.
I changed it to "allow letters and characters", needs CR now.
Up to so many minutes of non-use, no PIN/PW required.
After X minutes, PW required. (I've no idea of how long that is.)


I'll go back to a PIN if I can't stop the P/W requests. I really don't need a password to protect my computer in my house.

I followed directions to remove the need for a password, but it didn't take. I'll switch to a PIN.

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Aug 4, 2022 07:54:03   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I'll go back to a PIN if I can't stop the P/W requests. I really don't need a password to protect my computer in my house.

I followed directions to remove the need for a password, but it didn't take. I'll switch to a PIN.

It will still require the PIN after a certain time period of inactivity.

Isn't a PIN simply a four digit PW?

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Aug 4, 2022 08:18:32   #
Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
 
jerryc41 wrote:
After a Windows update a couple of months ago, I had to start using a password to log onto my computer. What's strange is that I don't always need it. I think that it wants a password only when I do a complete Shut Down, rather than just Hibernate. That doesn't sound right, though.

Today, my password would not work. I know I typed it correctly, but it eventually asked if I wanted to change it, so I did. At one time, I didn't need a Windows password, but I can't get back to that state. I really don't like passwords.
After a Windows update a couple of months ago, I h... (show quote)


I hate having to use a password on my PC - I live alone, so if someone has access to my computer, that is the least of my worries! I tried to use my army serial number as a password (8 digits), but it said that wasn't secure enough. Then it offered me the option of using a 4-digit PIN!

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Aug 4, 2022 08:30:45   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Bloke wrote:
I hate having to use a password on my PC - I live alone, so if someone has access to my computer, that is the least of my worries! I tried to use my army serial number as a password (8 digits), but it said that wasn't secure enough. Then it offered me the option of using a 4-digit PIN!


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Aug 4, 2022 08:31:19   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Longshadow wrote:
It will still require the PIN after a certain time period of inactivity.

Isn't a PIN simply a four digit PW?


A few months ago, I didn't need any kind of sign-in. Before that, I had a PIN. I just went through a bunch of steps, but now I need a password. The thing is, there's a box to check to require or not require signing in. Even though the box is unchecked, it still asks for a P/W. I'm going to see if I can switch back to the PIN.

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Aug 4, 2022 08:36:16   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
We use PWs on all our computers.
Prevents unauthorized use (nosy guests, grandkids), and if someone steals the laptops, hopefully it will delay them from using it.

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Aug 4, 2022 10:35:20   #
buckbrush Loc: Texas then Southwest Oregon
 
Bloke wrote:
I hate having to use a password on my PC - I live alone, so if someone has access to my computer, that is the least of my worries! I tried to use my army serial number as a password (8 digits), but it said that wasn't secure enough. Then it offered me the option of using a 4-digit PIN!


Now that's funny!

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Aug 4, 2022 11:57:48   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
When I just started the computer, it didn't ask for a password or a PIN.

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Aug 4, 2022 12:22:31   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
jerryc41 wrote:
When I just started the computer, it didn't ask for a password or a PIN.

My HP win 11 laptop asked me for a PIN when I first used it out of the box.
Maybe it depends on the manufacturer?

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Aug 5, 2022 00:00:51   #
TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
jerryc41 wrote:
After a Windows update a couple of months ago, I had to start using a password to log onto my computer. What's strange is that I don't always need it. I think that it wants a password only when I do a complete Shut Down, rather than just Hibernate. That doesn't sound right, though.

Today, my password would not work. I know I typed it correctly, but it eventually asked if I wanted to change it, so I did. At one time, I didn't need a Windows password, but I can't get back to that state. I really don't like passwords.
After a Windows update a couple of months ago, I h... (show quote)


You can change or remove the password from a startup in: settings/accounts/sign-in options/password and choose “never”. There also may be a password when awakening from the screen saver which can be changed in control panel/display/password protect the screen saver and turn it off.

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