Windows requires a PIN when projecting your computer onto another screen, such as a projector or a second monitor. Doing so prevents others from accessing your private information or projecting their content onto your computer.
However, if you’re the only person using your computer, you may find this extra security measure unnecessary. Let’s explore how to disable the “require PIN for pairing” setting when projecting to your PC in Windows 11.
1. Using Windows Settings
Windows has a built-in app that allows you to change various settings. You can use this app to turn off the “require PIN for pairing” setting when projecting to your PC. Here’s how to do it:
On the next page, look for theRequire a PIN for pairingsetting. Click on its drop-down menu, and you’ll see three options:
Choose theNeveroption and exit the Settings window. The settings will be saved automatically, and you won’t need to enter a PIN when projecting your computer onto another display.
If you don’t seeRequire a PIN for pairingin theProjecting to this PCsection, the feature is disabled on your computer.
To enable this feature, click on theOptional featureslink. you’re able to also navigate toSettings>Apps>Optional featuresto access the same page. Doing so will open the optional features window.
Click theAdd an optional featurebutton and search forWireless Display. You should see the Wireless Display feature listed in the search results. Check the box next to it and clickNext>Install.
Once the feature is installed, return to the Projecting to this PC section in Settings. You should now see the “require a PIN for pairing” setting. Choose theNeveroption and close the window.
2. Using the Group Policy Editor
Another option is to use the Group Policy Editor. This method requires you to have a Pro or Enterprise Windows version. However, you canactivate the Group Policy Editor in Windows Home Edition.
Once you’ve done that, follow these steps to turn off the feature:
After that, exit out of the window. When projecting your computer onto another screen, you won’t need a PIN anymore.
3. Using the Registry Editor
If you can’t access the Group Policy Editor, you can use the Registry Editor to disable the “Require PIN for Pairing” setting. This method involves editing the Windows registry, socreating a system restore pointandbacking up the registrybefore proceeding is essential. That way, you can easily restore your computer if anything goes wrong.
Once you’ve done that, exit the Registry Editor window and restart your computer. After restart, you won’t need a PIN when projecting your computer onto another screen.
To turn the feature back on, follow the same steps but set theValue datato1. This will enable the required PIN for pairing settings when projecting to a Windows 11 PC.
4. Using a REG File
The fourth and final option is to use a REG file. This method is for those who have little or no experience with the Registry Editor. The REG file contains instructions that edit the Windows registry on your behalf. If you’d rather use this method, here’s what you need to do:
Once done, restart your computer and the settings will be saved automatically. You won’t need to enter a PIN when projecting your PC onto another screen.
If you ever want to re-enable this feature, repeat the same steps as above and use this code in Notepad:
Save the file with theEnableRequirePin.regfilename and double-click on it to edit the registry.
After that, restart your computer and the setting will be enabled. You’ll now need to enter a PIN each time you project the PC onto another screen.
Project to a Windows 11 PC Without Requiring a PIN
Projecting your PC onto another display is a useful feature that allows you to mirror or extend your computer screen. Now you know how to do so without needing to enter your PIN every time.
