[Issue] Windows 11 Account Reauthentication PIN pop-up whenever I switch user accounts

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by SM03, Jun 3, 2025.

  1. SM03

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    I use two different Windows online (MSFT) accounts on my system for different work purposes, and both are MSFT accounts because I have to use OneDrive & Office packages (Word, Excel, etc) tied to them

    Recently, when switching (Sign-out) from my account to the other account (Sign-in), then switching (Sign-out) from the other account to my account (Sign-in)
    Always getting the reauthentication PIN prompt like this

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    I tried to find out & disabled all reauthentication-related Windows settings/options, i.e.


    Apps > Advanced App Settings: [See above Screenshot]
    • “Archive apps” = Off
    • “Share across devices” = Off

    Accounts > Sign-in options > Additional Settings:

    • For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended)” = Off
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    Privact & Security> App Permission > Account Info:
    • Let apps access my account info” = Off
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    Earlier, before a month or two, even with all those above-mentioned Windows settings options enabled
    I rarely faced such a reauthentication pin prompt, i.e. once in a couple of months

    But now, since April/May 2025, it's become a consistent issue whenever I switch user accounts, so posting it here for help.

    Windows version: Windows 11 24H2 Retail build (currently 26100.4202)
    Really appreciate if anyone could help to solve this issue, TIA.
     
  2. SM03

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