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Windows Hello can use devices like Kinect to sign you into Windows by simply recognizing your face bio-data.

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How do I disable Windows 10 login prompt to set up a PIN?

So I recently wiped my hard drive and did a clean install of Windows 10 using the Windows 10 media creation tool (which includes the May 2018 update). Since then, every time I log on using my MS account, I also get a blue screen telling me to "Use…
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Can't enable Windows Hello - Some settings are managed by your organization

I did a clean install of Windows 10 Anniversary Edition. Now I can't enable Windows Hello with my domain joined Surface Pro 4, logged in as an AD user. When I log in with my Msft account, I can turn Windows Hello on, though. I tried "Some settings…
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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 key, and would automatically start the prompt…
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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 generate private-public key pairs, store private key in…
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Increase the maximum fingerprint trials of Windows 10 Hello log-in?

Currently if Windows does not recognise my fingerprint 3 times, fingerprint gets disabled and PIN becomes required. Fingerprint sensor normally works well, but when my finger is wet (after washing my hands), it usually fails to recognise my…
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Why do my fingerprints still exist in the system after a full reformat and reinstall of Windows 11?

When I tried setting up Windows Hello, it says a similar fingerprint already exists and I had to go to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase and delete the files there for it to work. Should I be worried if my device is compromised, possibly at the…
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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 change the camera source to the IR camera, called…
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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#FIDO_AUTHENTICATOR ). Windows 10/11 comes with older…
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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 is where WHF works a bit to good. When I leave my…
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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" under Computer Configuration\Administrative…
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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 rectangular USB fingerprint dongle from: Kensington -…
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Can't change Windows 11's PIN without access to Internet

tl;dr I am locked in Windows 11's lock screen with my PIN revoked (due to hardware change) and no Internet connection to setup an new one. Cannot bypass lock screen at all and do anything in Windows itself. Is there anything I can do, except for…
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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 story short, it seems that Windows only…
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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 recognized any more but aside from that, is it…
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Disable Windows Hello for initial logins, allow only for unlocks

Is there a way with GPOs or something similar to disable Windows Hello from allowing biometrics on the first login of a user after logout/reboot? Kinda like how Android requires your PIN after reboots, then unlocks biometrics after? Looking to…
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