Windows 10: It says my windows hello is unavailable

Discus and support It says my windows hello is unavailable in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I cant set up a pin/fingerprint and facial ID. I checked the devices that are able to add them and mine is one of the compatible devices, it even has a... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by LukeHoward3, Oct 12, 2020.

  1. It says my windows hello is unavailable


    I cant set up a pin/fingerprint and facial ID. I checked the devices that are able to add them and mine is one of the compatible devices, it even has a spot where you put you finger. Can someone assist?

    :)
     
    LukeHoward3, Oct 12, 2020
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    Windows Hello Face Sign In Option Unavailable

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I appreciate the efforts taken by you in resolving the issue. I understand that you are unable to use Windows Hello Face and PIN on your computer. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



    However, please let us know:



    • Are you aware of any changes made to the computer prior to this issue?


    You may want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and see if that helps:



    Reset Windows Hello Biometric Database:



    1. Press Windows key + R, to open Run dialog box.
    2. Type services.msc and click on OK.
    3. Look for Windows Biometric Service, double click on it and click on Stop.
    4. Now, go to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase, take a backup of all the files inside the WinBioDatabase folder.
    5. After taking a backup of the files, delete all the files.
    6. Now, open Services by following step 1 and 2, and restart the Windows Biometric Service.
    7. Go to Start >> Settings >> Accounts >> Sign-in options and register the Face data again.


    You may want to refer the suggestions provided by EddyK
    replied on ‎03-29-2020 in the thread
    Windows sign-in options "currently unavailable"
    .



    Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Oct 12, 2020
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  3. Brink Win User
    Say 'Hello' to Windows Hello on Windows 10


    Source: Say "Hello" to Windows Hello on Windows 10 | Blogging Windows
     
    Brink, Oct 12, 2020
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  4. It says my windows hello is unavailable

    Windows Hello - This Option is currently unavailable.

    Hi Experts,

    Yesterday we have bought two brand new HP Envy 13 AQ1013DX and as per our normal procedure installed Windows 10 Pro 2004 and Joined Domain and everything installed and configured as per our requirement.

    When I am trying to set up Windows Hello (Fingerprint, Face, and PIN) all these options come with error

    "This option is currently unavailable - Click to learn more"


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    I do some research and try to troubleshoot the issue with given opinions on the internet but still, the problem is not resolved and stuck with same issue.

    I have tried these steps

    Update Windows Update

    Update All Drivers

    All Steps in mention in this link (Fix: Windows Hello Fingerprint Option Currently Unavailable in Windows 10)

    All Steps in mention in this link (How to: Enable/Disable Windows Hello / Windows Hello for Business via Group Policy, Registry, Command Prompt (CMD) > Blog-D without Nonsense)

    Reset Windows 10 and reinstalled Windows 10 1903 with updated Drivers

    All Steps mention in this link(Windows Hello isn’t Available on this Device [Fixed] | Device Tricks)

    All Steps mention in this link(In this guide, SoftwareKeep Experts have prepared a few solutions that might help you to solve Windows Hello Not Working After Windows 10 Update. Let's get started.)

    All Steps mention in this link(Windows 10 (1903) Hello - Microsoft Partner Community)

    I have already updated the domain GPO so that Windows Hello for Business has use biometrics turned on and use windows hello for business is turned on. The Logon policy also has the convenience pin turned on as well.

    Reboot Biometric services after each step

    Now i am feeling stuck and helpless.
     
    Osama Mansoor, Oct 12, 2020
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