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Windows 10 May Update (1903)

Jun 14, 2019 2:19PM PDT

This update forces you to create a pin number. It will force to use it all the time and not save it.

In the earlier versions of Windows you had the options to just hide the update and the system will not install it. Can this be done if so how?

Thank you.

Jerry

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I recall folk see this with the HELLO LOGIN.
Jun 14, 2019 2:39PM PDT
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No Such Requirement Here..
Jun 15, 2019 9:57AM PDT

All Win10 computers here use a local login to perform the updates. No PIN used or required. And on one machine where both a Microsoft login AND a local login are used, no PIN was required or used.

In regards to Windows 10, if you want to continue using it, you'll have to update it. That's the Microsoft way. But with the newest version 1903, you do have the option to "Pause" the updates for up to a month. (Start-Settings-Update and Security-Windows Update)

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Windows 10 May Update (1903)
Jul 12, 2019 5:24AM PDT

Thank you.

Jerry

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Log in with pin
Jul 13, 2019 2:50PM PDT

I did a did a clean brand new W10 install 1 1\2-2 year ago and when asked I entered my MS id and pass. After install complete was required to enter a pin and confirm. After that W10 signs in on MS id and requires pin to log into user account.
I have been told a way to stop that and go to personnel log on but figure if MS is admin maybe there won't be any glitches on updates.
Don't like MS following what I do but that is becoming the reality of the age.

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Re: glitches on updates
Jul 14, 2019 2:37AM PDT

For Windows update it doesn't make any difference if you use a Microsoft logon or a local logon. So that's not an argument.

The only good reason to use a Microsoft logon is if you want integration with your other devices (other PC's/laptop, tablet, phone) by storing things in the cloud.