Windows 10: I can Windows hello on one account but not on another

Discus and support I can Windows hello on one account but not on another in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I have recently tried to add a new fingerprint to my Microsoft account on my Lenovo IdeaPad 14 inch I five and it has said something went wrong. Try... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by MagerBoss21, Nov 12, 2020.

  1. I can Windows hello on one account but not on another


    I have recently tried to add a new fingerprint to my Microsoft account on my Lenovo IdeaPad 14 inch I five and it has said something went wrong. Try again later. I have tried rebooting my drivers. And all that stuff. I am able to access it all on one of my other accounts on this computer but unable to do it on my main account can anyone please help?I have attached photos as proof I can Windows hello on one account but not on another 24eb3498-90c2-43e0-a7b7-0c44e55ae478?upload=true.png This on on the account with the problem I can Windows hello on one account but not on another 9400ca3e-1476-45d2-8a1e-a0df3f081cbe?upload=true.png Vs

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    MagerBoss21, Nov 12, 2020
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Nov 12, 2020
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  3. Zakin Win User
    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown I can Windows hello on one account but not on another :(
     
    Zakin, Nov 12, 2020
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  4. I can Windows hello on one account but not on another

    Windows Hello won't work for a family member account

    • Have you applied a group policy? If yes, you may check this article on
      how to resolve the issue.
      • No group policy applied
    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
      • It’s a new computer. As soon as I created my administrator account I created a family account for my wife. Everything else works on her account but Windows Hello does not work (the camera).
    • What is the exact error message?
      • I attempted to attach screen shots of each step we have gone through but it would accept Word or PDF files. Is there another way I can get them to you?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far to resolve this?
      • I deleted her family member account, created a PC account (with the same results), deleted the PC account and recreated the family member account. No luck with her Windows Hello.
    There is a possibility that the family member account/profile that you have created is corrupted/damaged. We suggest that you try re-configuring the profile.
    (Already did that)
     
    Michael_DS, Nov 12, 2020
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