Questions tagged [windows-hello]
Windows Hello can use devices like Kinect to sign you into Windows by simply recognizing your face bio-data.
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Configure Windows Hello to allow Login only with PIN not fingerprint
In light of the recently discovered flaws with fingerprint readers, I want to configure Windows Hello to allow Login/Unlock of Locked Computer only with PIN and not using fingerprint. When logged in/...
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Sign in with password when only PIN set up (Windows 11)
I recently bought a new computer which came with Windows 11. During setup the following options were selected:
PIN (Windows Hello)
Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Additional settings ...
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Secure Windows SSH Key with Windows Hello / TPM
I want to secure my Windows SSH Key with Windows Hello (my fingerprint / TPM) instead of a simple passphrase.
I found that OpenSSH can do this since v8.9 ( https://man.openbsd.org/ssh-keygen#...
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"Organisation requires pin change" even after disconnecting organisation
I have been using the same PIN code for Windows 11 for a long time. Recently I connected my machine to a work-account. I tried to log in with my PIN code, but I got a message that I had to change my ...
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Set Default Security Key Settings (Windows 11)
As of the latest Windows Insider Build (Dev Channel), 23541.1000 ni_prerelease, the following appears when Windows is prompted for security key input:
Whereas before this update, it was only Security ...
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Need explanation: Why does "Run as administrator" not actually run as administrator?
Sounds like a similar question (when-i-click-to-run-as-administrator-it-dont-actually-runs-as-administrator) but its something different.
Lets set the background: Active directory environment, large ...
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Cannot remove "Use Windows Hello with your account" message during OOBE
I've done some tests about Windows 11 laptops & Azure AD enduser experience. I've created a completely new tenant for this purpose. I haven't added any security/identity licenses to it, and I ...
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Windows Hello removing fingerprint by itself
I'm trying to push biometrics using GPO, below the settings applied. It works as I wasn't able to set it up but now Windows allows me to do so.
Yet every time I restart, fingerprint and PIN get ...
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remove facial recognition for deleted user
Windows version: Win 11, 22H2
Firstly, I have a user, named "user01", I've setup facial here,
Then, I removed the user01 and create my current user,
Now when I try to setup Facial on this ...
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More than one Windows Hello-compatible fingerprint readers?
I have a working fingerprint reader in Windows Hello.
If I wish to add another Windows Hello capable fingerprint reader to Windows, will both work?
Or do I definitely have to disable one to use the ...
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Windows 11 Stops Looking for Face in Facial Recognition
I have Windows 11 facial recognition turned on. If Windows fails to recognize me because I am away, then it switches to wanting my pin. It is annoying to click on "Sign-in options" and ...
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Force Use of Hardware Security Key with a Windows Hello Account
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Is it possible to bypass Windows Hello (Pin) on a Windows 11 login tied tied to a Microsoft passwordless account? Why? Want to force use of a hardware security key for authentication.
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fingerprint recognition and windows hello stopped working on windows 11
After updating to WIN 11 my fingerprint recognition stopped working.
I've tried:
-updating the driver.
-re-installing the driver.
-edit registry values.
-disabling and re-enabling the driver.
-changed ...
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How to avoid Windows Hello Face to look for you after locking
I have setup Windows Hello Face (WHF) and it works well.
I have GPO Do not display the lock screen policy enabled so that I don't have do anything to get to the desktop when starting my machine.
Here ...
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How to access Windows Hello IR Camera
I have a Surface Pro 6 with a Windows Hello integrated infrared camera. Months ago, while using app.houseparty.com, a video calling service that has since been shut down, I discovered that it let you ...
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Experiencing Windows Hello PIN/Fingerprint "This option is currently unavailable"
I am having the same problem as this post: Windows Hello PIN/Fingerprint "This option is currently unavailable"
I changed the same three polices in the solution to be "Not Configured&...
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Windows Hello only allows Security Key and no PIN or Fingerprint
I'm trying to use Windows Hello as an authentication 2FA website (Duo) and the only authentication option I get is by a security key -
although I do have my PIN and fingerprint configured in ...
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Windows Hello: require PIN on startup
Is there a way to set up Windows Hello so that it requires the pin or password for the first login after startup? Currently I have facial recognition set up on my Surface and Windows will unlock from ...
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Unable to set up a Windows Hello PIN
I am unable to set up Windows Hello using a fingerprint or my face, because when I go to set up the PIN it always fails with the same error code: 0x8028008a.
I'm using Windows 10 Pro 21H1.
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Windows 10: allow UAC require fingerprint but disable it on login
Is there a way to disable a fingerprint login for the administrator but leave this possibility enabled in an UAC prompt in Windows 10? After reading this topic, I've set a value of 1 in the ...
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Automate Windows Hello PIN setup
I am investigating the feasibility of deploying Windows Hello in a busy work environment. The area contains 40+ shared PCs, with 200+ roaming users. Also, a subset of the users are replaced regularly (...
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W10: Fingerprint reader degraded accuracy
I have a Windows 10 Lenovo Laptop that has a "Synaptics UWP WBDI" Fingerprint reader, all drivers and firmware versions are up to date.
I'd register my fingerprints with Windows Hello and ...
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Is the IR camera on modern high end laptops used for anything else other than facial recognition?
Some modern premium laptops come with an IR camera along with the normal integrated camera, which is used by Windows Hello for facial recognition. Is this feature used by anything else? For example, I'...
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Windows Hello configuration wiped at reboot
I have a dual boot desktop running 2 versions of Windows 10 20H2, although this issue has been happening for more than the amount of time since I upgraded to 20H2.
I'll refer to the 2 dual boot ...
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One face for multiple accounts in Windows 10
How do I setup Windows 10 so that I can use my face to login to at least two Windows accounts? I tried to register my face for a different account, but I get the following error:
Sorry, something ...
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Windows Hello camera gets turned off after some time - how to increase or disable this timeout?
I have added a Hello-capable camera to my Windows 10 (20H2) PC so that I can log on with face recognition without touching the keyboard our mouse. This generally works fine. However, after some time (...
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My USB security key is set up, but still not an option on Win10 login screen [duplicate]
I have a FEITIAN BioPass K27 USB Security Key that I am trying to use to log in to my Windows 10 (Version 2004 - 19041.450) PC. I have gone through all the setup steps as shown below, including ...
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Can I disable domain login with PIN in W10?
We are currently using login with fingerprint in our domain but I would like to disable PIN login for users. So they can use only fingerprint or password. Is there a way how to disable login with PIN?
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Windows Hello not allowing to login
My laptop's battery died so I charged my laptop and I swtched it on. At the Windows login screen I entered my email address and password. Then my name popped up and the system is asking me to set up a ...
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Windows Hello PIN does not appear
Trying to reset the Windows Hello PIN for my mom on her laptop. Every web page is suggesting going to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options > Windows Hello PIN > I forgot my PIN, but this ...
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Increasing the number of Windows Hello attempts to sign in and frequents loads
OK. So recently I got myself a new Acer Swift 5 weightless laptop. I am very satisfied but I have two issues I want to consult with some experts. Reditors are fine, yes. The product is very fine but ...
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Is it possible to change a PIN, picture password, and/or security key from a batch file or PowerShell script in Windows 10?
In a batch file or PowerShell script, is it possible to change a user's PIN, picture password, and/or security key?
Password: I am using net user USERNAME \password:NEWPASSWORD.
PIN: I hear that the ...
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Disabling "Your organisation requires Windows Hello" and Windows Hello PIN login
I was setting up a Windows 10 Pro and picked "Setup for an organisation" during the installation when asked. I logged in using my Office 365 credentials (that uses Azure AD behind the doors, ...
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Using password to unlock Windows Hello PIN lockout
I have set up Windows Hello using fingerprint and PIN as a backup on my Windows 10 laptop. Right now I can also log in using my regular password if I want to. From what I've read the PIN is backed by ...
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Can't use my camera for Windows Hello?
I have a Logitech HD Pro C920. I've plugged it in and I've been using it for over a year with OBS and Chrome. Recently I decided to mess around with Windows Hello and use my camera to sign in. Long ...
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Is it possible to configure Windows 10 to shut down or re-start after too many failed login attempts?
My laptop's C-drive is encrypted with VeraCrypt and a very strong password. But, my Windows Hello password is quite weak.
If an attacker gets my laptop while it is running but Windows is locked, or ...
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How to remove WebAuthN credentials from onboard-TPM on Win10 device?
Latest builds of Windows 10 allow browsers (at least Edge and Chrome) to use on-board TPM device for WebAuthN passwordless authentication.
It does work for me and on test sandbox sites - I can ...
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Setting up custom "Windows Hello" on laptop
I have a Lenovo 330 ideapad without "Windows Hello" feature. I am a big Computer Vision buff and wrote a python script to perform the same (with face detection). I was hoping there was some way I ...
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Is there a registry value for number of Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in attempts?
The fingerprint reader on my Lenovo X1 Yoga is very poor, and often does not recognize me. Since Windows Hello only allows 3 attempts, I often have to enter my PIN/Password instead. Is there a ...
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How to differentiate Windows Hello vs WH for Business? [closed]
My company is studying whether to deploy WH or WH for Business (WH4B). We're a few people working on that, with a lot of shadow governance. That's an issue, but off-topic here.
WH or WH4B has been ...
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Can any 3d depth camera such as Intels RealSenses work with Windows Hello facial verification system?
I'm looking for webcams that work with Windows Hello Facial verification system. However, I cant simply find any that works well.
There are several webcams such as :
Logitec BRIO
Creative-Blasterx
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Cannot use Win10 Hello PIN (looping dialog)
I run Windows 10 Pro, nothing special about the set up. Been using the PIN system for about a year or so when suddenly I got an issue. Anytime I access the store or xbox apps, it would request the PIN....
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Can other programs then Windows Hello access an external IR Camera?
I got two web cameras, one normal and another which has an IR camera build in for my Windows Hello sign in function. I can access my normal camera in various applications but I just don't see any app ...
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Using WebAuthn with Windows Hello (PIN) through rdp doesn't work
I have set up Windows Hello on my laptop (W10 N 1903), and can use the demo at https://webauthn.io/ just fine if I am using the laptop directly.
However when I rdp from my desktop into the laptop (...
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Use Windows Hello Face recognition without TPM chip
Is there any possible way to use my IR-Webcamera for windows hello login without a TPM chip on my motherboard?
I had this setup WITH a TPM 2.0 before but something went wrong and the TPM is not ...
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Can I use a USB fingerprint reader to unlock bitlocker on Windows 10 Pro?
I'd like to use a USB fingerprint reader to authenticate with bitlocker - i.e. unlock my machine when bitlocker password request screen is shown when booting into Windows.
Something like a tiny ...
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Powershell - finding user name and password with Microsoft Account
I have a script that sets up a scheduled task that runs with elevated privileges using powershell
$argument = "-WindowStyle Hidden -command `"&{$myscriptPath}`""
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Remove and Disable Win 10 PIN for Work/School Account [duplicate]
I have found lots of ways to remove the PIN logging from the Windows 10 Windows Hello service but they all apply to a non work/school login account. My account is a work account and when I want to ...
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Is the fingerprint scanner of HP laptops such as the ProBook 430 G2 simply incompatible with current Windows versions?
I recently bought a refurbished HP ProBook 430 G2 in Japan. It feels new and I'm very happy with it.
I believe this model was originally sold with Windows 8 or 8.1 but it had a fresh install of ...
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How to enable fingerprint sensor while in domain and linux active directory
In my office we have a Linux based server (nethserver) which handles stuff like samba share, DHCP, and newly added: active directory (for our Windows clients) etc.
Now because of the lack of security ...
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