Windows 10: hello fingerprint will not set up

Discus and support hello fingerprint will not set up in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a Dell Latitude 5400 and everytime I go to set up the fingerprint id it comes back with a message saying 'Sorry, something went wrong. Close... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Rukaiyaa, Sep 22, 2020.

  1. Rukaiyaa Win User

    hello fingerprint will not set up


    I have a Dell Latitude 5400 and everytime I go to set up the fingerprint id it comes back with a message saying 'Sorry, something went wrong. Close Windows hello and then try going through the setup again'


    I have updated the laptop- I have installed the latest driver from the dell website too however nothing seems to be working to allow me to set it up


    Do you know what I could be doing wrong that's causing this error message?

    :)
     
    Rukaiyaa, Sep 22, 2020
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    Windows Hello Fingerprint issue

    Hi Rajesh,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand that you are unable to use Windows Hello Fingerprint to sign in to Windows. It would be great if you can reply with the details requested below:



    • When you say, “I am not getting the option to log-in into windows using fingerprint.” What login options do you see on the login screen?
    • What happens when you try to use the Windows Hello Fingerprint scanner to login to Windows?
    • Were you able to use the Windows Hello Fingerprint to login to Windows earlier?


    Ideally, on the login screen, you will see Sign-in options that allows you to use different sign-in methods to login to Windows.



    As you have mentioned that you are able to use the Fingerprint scanner on websites, I would suggest you to refer the steps mentioned below and see if that helps:



    1. On the login screen, click on Sign-in options.
    2. Click on the Fingerprint icon, scan the Fingerprint, and see if you are able to sign in.


    Refer the screenshot below:




    hello fingerprint will not set up fc087693-5104-47d8-960f-4d6097885918?upload=true.jpg




    If the issue persists, try removing the Fingerprint and add it again. Refer the steps mentioned below:



    1. Press Windows key + I, to open
      Settings
      .
    2. Click on Accounts and click on
      Sign-in options
      on the left pane.
    3. Now, click on Windows Hello Fingerprint and click on
      Remove.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the Fingerprint.
    5. Once done, click on Set up and follow the on-screen instructions to add the Fingerprint.


    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Sep 22, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows Hello Fingerprint issue

    Hi Nikhar,

    Thanks for the reply.

    Yesterday I had a chat discussion with one of the Microsoft tech agents. After much troubleshooting and hit and try, some issues got fixed.

    I use HP Client Security for fingerprint login. There I also created 'spare key' which was preventing Windows to show fingerprint login option. When I removed spare key option, I got back the fingerprint login option for me.

    Thanks & regards,

    Rajesh Pathak
     
    RajeshfromIndia, Sep 22, 2020
    #3
  4. hello fingerprint will not set up

    Windows Hello Fingerprint not working

    This is still not working after doing all those steps, please help after the Windows update it stopped working and it says the following : we couldn't find a fingerprint scanner compatible with windows hello fingerprint.

    After taking all the steps you suggested on here it says i have the latest update.
     
    MildredMorales2, Sep 22, 2020
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