Netplwiz to automatically logon to Windows using PIN.

Whilst using a PIN can be more secure than a password
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...-than-password

the password is what underpins everything and is still required in some cases even if you use a PIN- or automatic logon.

Having reread this, you have automatic logon set up and now wish to log in with a PIN.

Option 1 (3) includes the ability to disable automatic logon, for example:
Sign in User Account Automatically at Windows 10 Startup

You can then proceed to set up a PIN:
Add PIN to your Account in Windows 10

A PIN is additional to a password not a complete replacement for it.
So keep your written note of your password somewhere secure yet accessible.
See the explanation in Add a PIN to your Account - TenForumsTutorials

NetPlWiz uses passwords not PINs.
You can leave it as it is as long as you do not change the password.
If you do ever change the password then you will need to undo netplwiz then redo it using the new password. Not the PIN.
Sign in User Account Automatically - TenForumsTutorials
Enable or Disable Passwordless Sign-in - TenForumsTutorials

Windows logon might well demand a password at some stage in the future if there is a fault.

I don't have PINs on any computers and don't know why you feel forced to have one.

All the best,
Denis

Try3 said:

A PIN is additional to a password not a complete replacement for it.
So keep your written note of your password somewhere secure yet accessible.
See the explanation in Add a PIN to your Account - TenForumsTutorials

NetPlWiz uses passwords not PINs.
You can leave it as it is as long as you do not change the password.
If you do ever change the password then you will need to undo netplwiz then redo it using the new password. Not the PIN.
Sign in User Account Automatically - TenForumsTutorials
Enable or Disable Passwordless Sign-in - TenForumsTutorials

Windows logon might well demand a password at some stage in the future if there is a fault.

I don't have PINs on any computers and don't know why you feel forced to have one.

All the best,
Denis

Sigh - your last sentence shows me you do not understand how a PIN works.

If you have a TPM chip (most modern pcs do), the PIN is stored on TPM.

When you login with passwords, there is a risk that a hacker can access it over internet which is why strong passwords are advised. A PIN is only ever stored locally and thus a user cannot access pc unless physically at PC.

Thus you should use a PIN if pc has a TPM. If no TPM, it is still useful but in conjunction with using device encryption.

So if you choose to be less secure, that is at your risk.

cereberus said:

Sigh - your last sentence shows me you do not understand how a PIN works.

Your post has nothing to do with why the OP feels forced to use a PIN.

Denis

Ken429 said:

I can't seem to find a "tutorial" explaining exactly what steps to take to eliminate auto logon using my Microsoft Password and replace it with the PIN auto logon using Netplwiz. Help appreciated.

Because you shouldn't be able to. Not much sense in setting up a more secure level login using a PIN, and then having it auto login with no user intervention ... Come to that, there's not much sense in setting up a passworded account and using auto login, either.

Try3 said:

Your post has nothing to do with why the OP feels forced to use a PIN.

Denis

Sigh - of course it does as it explains why a PIN is better so they can understand why, to enable an informed answer.

cereberus said:

Sigh

cereberus said:

Sigh

Please stop being so condescending.

I made no comment about which is better.
The OP reported feeling forced to use a PIN in order to run updates. That is what I commented on.

Denis

I think we've been misunderstanding the question:

I can't seem to find a "tutorial" explaining exactly what steps to take to eliminate auto logon using my Microsoft Password and replace it with the PIN

I've amended my post #2. Missed this completely before. Time to wake up perhaps..

Try3 said:

Please stop being so condescending.

I made no comment about which is better.
The OP reported feeling forced to use a PIN in order to run updates. That is what I commented on.

Denis

I was aiming my comment as you said you do not use PINS and by inference telling OP they do not need PINS. No point in discissing anymore