Windows 10: Facial recognition randomly doesn't work, but I can't logon with password either

Discus and support Facial recognition randomly doesn't work, but I can't logon with password either in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I'm on Windows 10 Enterprise version 1809. I have facial recognition enabled and 95% of the time it works perfectly. However, 5% of the time it... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by MajMills, Nov 12, 2019.

  1. MAJMILLS
    MajMills Win User

    Facial recognition randomly doesn't work, but I can't logon with password either


    I'm on Windows 10 Enterprise version 1809. I have facial recognition enabled and 95% of the time it works perfectly.


    However, 5% of the time it doesn't recognize me for some reason and gives me the message of "couldn't recognize you". It also doesn't even give me the option to enter a PIN or password - the screen just sits on the "couldn't recognize you" screen.

    Is there some series of keys I can press to be able to bypass that message and logon with my password or PIN? My only resolution is to restart which is a pain in the ......

    :)
     
    MajMills, Nov 12, 2019
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  2. REYMICHAEL ROS
    Reymichael Ros Win User

    Facial Recognition not working for windows 10, version 1709

    Hi Paul,

    There are a lot of factors why facial recognition is not working after an update. One factor is due to
    conflicting Group Policy setting. To help you resolve the issue, refer to this
    article and follow the instructions given.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Reymichael Ros, Nov 12, 2019
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  3. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User
    Kapil Arya MVP, Nov 12, 2019
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  4. BETOLP
    BetoLP Win User

    Facial recognition randomly doesn't work, but I can't logon with password either

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Facial recognition randomly doesn't work, but I can't logon with password either [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Nov 12, 2019
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