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Fixed Inaccessible Picture Password Sign-in Option on Windows 10

by Mark GinterDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022
  • Some Windows 10 users have reported that they can’t see the Picture ID option in Windows 10.
  • Image password allows you to create three different gestures on an image of your choice and use these gestures as a password.
  • This Windows 10 feature provides a very high level of security.
  • It’s very easy to use the same gesture the next time without knowing it.
  • You can also perform a fresh Windows 10 installation on your computer to restore the login options.

Table of Contents

  • Logon Screen Windows 10
  • Hellowindows
  • Sign In Options
  • Why isn’t the image password login option available in Windows 10
  • Picture Password
  • How to fix the “picture-password” login option unavailable in Windows 10
  • My Pc To Go Login
    • The picture password or PIN is disabled after joining the domain
    • PIN login is disabled after entering an incorrect PIN repeatedly
    • Disable the “Do not show the last user name” policy.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How do I solve the problem with displaying my password or PIN on the Windows 10 login screen?
    • How do I set a password for photos in Windows 10?
    • Why can’t I sign in to Windows 10 with my PIN?
    • How do I bypass the Windows 10 login screen?
        • Mark Ginter
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Logon Screen Windows 10

Select Personalize on the pop-up menu when you right-click anywhere on the desktop. You will be able to see your background options in the Settings app, which will appear different in Windows 11.

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Even though Windows 11 offers a variety of sign-in options, Picture password remains one of the most unique ways to access Windows 11. We have already discussed how to set up Picture password in Windows 11. This article shows you how to restore the Picture password sign-in option in Windows 11/10 if it is missing.

In Windows 10, you have the option of setting up several types of passwords to login to your accounts. A gesture can be a combination of circles, straight lines, and strokes, and is created using the Image Password feature in Windows 8. You can create three different gestures for a password.

Sign In Options

If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, by default, Windows 10 only allows Windows Hello sign-in. In this case, there will be no Password sign-in option on the login screen. In the event that you set only one Windows Hello sign-in option (PIN, Face, or Fingerprint), the “Sign-in options” button won’t show up on the login screen. To make Sign-in options appear on the login screen, just disable the option “Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts”. To do so, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, and then turn off the button under “Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts”.

In order to log in to your account, anyone who wants to use your password should be able to use these gestures once the password is set for an image. The picture ID option in Windows 10 is not showing up for some users. Once someone has seen your gesture, it’s very easy for them to use the same gesture again without realizing it. This article will explain how to fix the password-enabled image login option.

Why isn’t the image password login option available in Windows 10

Why isn't the image password login option available in Windows 10

Some reasons exist why the Windows 10 login screen does not show any login options. In some cases, this problem occurs suddenly and for no apparent reason. Some users have reported that it occurs after a Windows 10 update. It’s likely that this is the result of a Windows update bug.

Picture Password

You will need to select a picture that you want to use for the password and click on Add. Enter your password if you are prompted. If you are prompted to pick a picture, you will have to choose one that you own.

In addition, a corrupted update may cause the user profile to be corrupted, which may prevent Windows 10 login options from being displayed.

A fresh Windows 10 installation will restore your login options if this is the case. In this case, you will need to wait for the next update.

How to fix the “picture-password” login option unavailable in Windows 10

My Pc To Go Login

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IF THE PICTURE PASSWORD IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ME, I want to be able to sign in with it. How can I do that? Windows Hello face isn’t available on my machine. Windows Hello fingerprint isn’t available either. Windows Hello Pin. and Security Key, but I don’t have a picture password!

Consider using gestures rather than faces when setting up a picture password on Windows. Refrain from using faces, since they tend to be too predictable. Consider using your usual password instead of a picture password if possible.

All Windows Hello-enabled computers, including those without touchscreens, can use Picture Password.

How to fix the "picture-password" login option unavailable in Windows 10

The picture password or PIN is disabled after joining the domain

  1. The starter window will open once you press Windows+R, then enter gpedit.MSC.
  2. Go to the next key after opening the Group Policy Editor:
  3. Configuring the computerAdministrative templatesLogging in
  4. Right-click and choose Enable PIN Login. Click Apply when done.
  5. The Disable PIN Login option should be set to Disabled by clicking it twice. Once it is set, click Apply.
  6. An images for passwords and PINs must be created and used after the system has rebooted.

PIN login is disabled after entering an incorrect PIN repeatedly

Unless you continue logging in with another log-in option, delete the existing PIN, and set a new one, the PIN Login option will disappear from the Windows Login screen if you enter an incorrect PIN too many times.

The only way to unlock your Microsoft/Windows account is to use third-party boot disks if you are locked out of your own computer because you are unable to log in with your local Microsoft account.

Disable the “Do not show the last user name” policy.

  1. Type secpol.MSC into the Startup window by pressing Windows + R.
  2. The Local Security Policy window has a section called Security Options under Local Policies, which you can access on the left side.
  3. The “Interactive login: do not display user name” setting can be changed from On to Off by clicking the switch on the right side of the window.
  4. If the Login Password / PIN option is no longer available, restart your computer.

You can disable this security policy by using the following registry tip if you don’t have a Group Policy Editor in your version of Windows:

  1. You can now type Regedit into a startup window by pressing Windows + R.
  2. You will find the following key in the registry editor’s left pane:
  3. HKLM_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem.
  4. Don’t display last username at the right-hand corner by double-clicking it and changing its value to 0.
  5. The changes will take effect after you reboot your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I solve the problem with displaying my password or PIN on the Windows 10 login screen?

On the right side, double-click the "Interactive login: do not show user's last name" setting. Change the radio button from "Enabled" to "Disabled" and click "Apply". Restart your computer and the password or PIN code options for logging in will be available again.

How do I set a password for photos in Windows 10?

  1. Click the Start button and select Settings from the menu.
  2. Select Accounts.
  3. Select the login options on the left side.
  4. Tap Add under Image Password and enter your current password.
  5. Tap OK.

Why can’t I sign in to Windows 10 with my PIN?

Go to Settings -> Accounts. Then go to Login options and select I forgot my PIN. Follow the instructions and enter your Microsoft account password. You can then set a new PIN or use your old one.

How do I bypass the Windows 10 login screen?

  1. Open the Start menu, find netplwiz, and press Enter.
  2. In the window that opens, uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer" option.
  3. Now enter your password, repeat it, and click OK.
  4. Restart the computer.

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