Windows 11 User PIN

[EricScott]

Greetings,

Our team encountered a situation where a former colleague departed, leaving us with a sole user on the computer system. To address this, I activated the default administrator account and successfully modified the password to obtain access. However, a hurdle has arisen concerning the PIN. Attempting to alter or deactivate the PIN prompts a recovery email linked to the individual's personal account, complicating matters due to strained relations during the departure process. Is there a workaround? Could the registry hold this email information for potential modification? Your input would be invaluable.

[#2]

Open Settings:

Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
Select Settings (gear icon) or type "Settings" in the search bar.

Navigate to Accounts:

In the Settings window, click on Accounts.

Sign-in Options:

On the left sidebar, select Sign-in options.

[#3]

Before making any changes, ensure you have a backup of your registry and system configuration. Modifying the registry or group policy can potentially cause system instability or other issues. Proceed with caution.

[#4]

What exactly happens when you click 'Remove' at Settings > Accounts > Sign-in option > PIN?

Also, changing your password usually require to re-setup PIN. 

[#5]

To modify the PIN recovery email, you can try editing the registry. This method requires caution and a good understanding of the registry editor. Before attempting this, make sure you have a backup of your system and registry, as modifying the registry can have unintended consequences.