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  1. Rishi_527 Win User

    i have accidentally deleted the fingerprint driver , now i am unable to use the finger...


    When i am trying to set up the finger print its showing we couldn't find a finger print scanner compatible with your device

    :)
     
    Rishi_527, Oct 10, 2024
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  2. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Remove old fingerprint/face from deleted account

    Hi,

    Windows is specifically configured to keep Windows Hello biometric data secure and hard to tamper with. The data is kept locally on the device and in the event that the associated account is deleted, we suggest using a different finger to setup Windows Hello
    again. Just to confirm, have you already tried using the fingerprint from a different finger?

    In case you're still unable to set up Windows Hello using a different fingerprint, follow these steps to delete the data:

    • Click Start.
    • Type Services and select it from the list of results.
    • Right-click the Windows Biometrics Service from the list and click
      Stop.
    • Open File Explorer.
    • Navigate to this location: C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase.
    • Delete all the .DAT files in the folder. If you can't see anything in the folder, click the
      View tab in File Explorer and check Hidden Items.
    • After deleting the .DAT files, try setting up Windows Hello again.

    Let us know if you're able to setup Windows Hello after following these steps.

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    Yolvi Ell, Oct 10, 2024
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  3. Windows Hello Fingerprint Setup not working

    Hi,

    As per the description, I understand that the fingerprint feature does not work on Window10. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the finger print driver and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

    Please follow the below steps.


    • Delete the fingerprints you already registered.

    • Press Windows Key + R Key.

    • Then type “devmgmt.msc” and press
      Enter.

    • Uninstall the current driver
      the current diver under "Biometric devices".

    • You maybe have to click the "discover new hardware" symbol in the device manager.
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Oct 10, 2024
    #3
  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    i have accidentally deleted the fingerprint driver , now i am unable to use the finger...

    PIN and FingerPrint not working

    Hi,

    We understand that you're having challenges with your finger print login option. You may be facing it due to various reasons. To start troubleshooting, we suggest that you uninstall and reinstall the
    finger print driverand check if the issue reoccur. Follow the steps below:

    • Delete the fingerprints you've already registered.
    • Press Windows Key + R Key.
    • Then type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter.
    • Uninstall the current driver the current diver under "Biometric devices".
    • You maybe have to click the "discover new hardware" symbol in the device manager.

    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dyan Rey, Oct 10, 2024
    #4
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