Windows 10: I cannot use my fingerprint sign in option

Discus and support I cannot use my fingerprint sign in option in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I was able to use my fingerprint sign in option up until three days ago. It says that face and fingerprint recognition is not available on this device.... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by PangramKoacharoen, May 28, 2019.

  1. I cannot use my fingerprint sign in option


    I was able to use my fingerprint sign in option up until three days ago. It says that face and fingerprint recognition is not available on this device.

    :)
     
    PangramKoacharoen, May 28, 2019
    #1

  2. fingerprint login option gone!!

    Hi Jesper,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    Before we proceed, we would like to know if you have made any changes to the computer prior to this issue.

    I suggest you to enable the biometric sign in option in setting and check.

    Method 1: Enable the biometric sign in option

    • Press Windows logo key + I key.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Go to Sign in options tab.
    • The fingerprint option will always be visible if there is a WBF-supported fingerprint reader (and its associated driver) installed on the computer.

    If you are unable to find the biometric sign in option, I suggest you to follow the instruction provided in method 2 and then perform method 1 on your computer and check.

    Method 2: Biometric option.

    I suggest you to enable the Biometrics to pick up the Biometrics setting. This option shall be enable by default.
    However, I recommend you to follow the steps provided below and check if it enable or not.

    • Press Windows logo key + R key.
    • Type gpedit.msc and press
      Enter
      key.
    • Under Computer Configuration, navigate to.
    Administrative Templates -->Windows Components-->Biometrics

    In the left hand panel of the Windows, double click on the following:

    • Allow the use of biometrics
    • Allow users to log on using biometrics
      • Select enable option and click on Apply and
        OK button.
    Now, restart your computer and follow the instructions provided in method 1.

    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, May 28, 2019
    #2
  3. Not seeing Fingerprint in Sign-in options


    I have a Dell Latitude E5450 running Windows 10 and I'm trying to get its fingerprint scanner to work. At first there were no drivers but after googling for a while I found one and installed it:

    I cannot use my fingerprint sign in option [​IMG]

    Not sure if it is the right one but it's the only one I could find. When I go to sign-in options I see Password, PIN and Picture Password but not Fingerprint, or Windows Hello if that's what it's called.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks.
     
    aleksakojadinov, May 28, 2019
    #3
  4. Emad1111 Win User

    I cannot use my fingerprint sign in option

    Fingerprint option not available in log on screen

    Thanks for your suggestion but I have already tried that and there is no Fingerprint sign in option in the Sign-in Options below the password box.
     
    Emad1111, May 28, 2019
    #4
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