Fix Windows Hello PIN Delete Button Grayed Out in Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]

Windows 11 requires you to create a PIN to access your account because it's easier to remember and provides better security because it's only locally relevant. However, if you want to use a traditional password, it is possible to remove the Windows Hello PIN from your account.

The only downside is that the option will only be available under certain conditions. If you have the option to only use Windows Hello to sign in on your device or the passwordless account set up on your Microsoft account, the Remove PIN button will be grayed out.

Issues covered in this tutorial:
Windows Hello Pin Remove grayed out button
Windows 11 hello pin delete button is grayed out
Windows Hello Pin Remove Grayed Bluetooth Button
Windows Hello Pin Remove grayed out button on the back
Windows hello pin delete button grayed out button
Windows hello pin delete button grayed out black
Windows Hello Pin Remove button grayed out during call

Windows Hello is one of the sign-in options available on Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems. It is a more secure way for users to access their Windows 11/10 devices via PIN, recognition fingerprint and facial recognition. You can easily configure and remove Windows Hello PIN and other sign-in options from Settings. Some users reported that they were unable to remove Windows Hello PIN from Settings because the Remove Windows Hello PIN button was grayed out. If you are facing the same problem on your device, this article can help you fix it.

This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) operating systems from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei, Microsoft Surface and Samsung.