Learn how to remove user PINs using PowerShell with this step-by-step guide and sample script for managing biometric authentication on Windows systems.
PowerShell offers a variety of tools to help automate and manage tasks in Windows environments. In this guide, we’ll show you how to remove a user’s PIN using PowerShell. Removing a PIN from a system can be part of user management, security protocols, or resetting biometric authentication methods. Here’s a step-by-step process along with a sample script that utilizes the BiometricAuthentication
PowerShell module.
Step 1: Install the Required Module
Before running the script, you need to ensure that you have the necessary PowerShell module. In this case, the module BiometricAuthentication
is required for managing biometric authentication, including PINs.
To install the module, run:
Install-Module -Name "BiometricAuthentication" -Force
Step 2: Use the Script to Remove the PIN
The script below finds users with PINs and removes them:
# Import