Windows 10: Problems when logging in to Surface with Windows Hello?

The fingerprint reader on Microsoft's modern keyboard with fingerprint identifier does not work properly; apparently, it does not recognize my fingerprints.


Thanks in advance for the help.

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Surface Pro 4 Log in issues

Hello Bex,

For us to help you suggest steps to resolve the issue, we would like to know some information:

• Did you get any error messages when signing in to your account?
• Have you made any significant changes prior to this issue?
• Have you tried to login using a different Microsoft account or local account on the computer?

We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps provided by Ashish Sondhi on this

link.

Post us back with the result.

 

Windows Hello sign error: Couldn't Turn on the Camera. Please sign-inwith you PIN, Surface Pro

Hi Ameera,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand how difficult it could be when feature do not work the way they supposed to and we truly appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to work on this issue. This issue can occur if the camera driver is not updated or due to some hardware
issues related to the camera. In order to isolate the cause of this error, please follow the methods mentioned below.

Method 1: Check if the camera is working.

1. Log in to the system.
2. Go to Start menu and select Camera app.
3. Check if the camera is working fine.
4. If not, please update camera driver (you can refer
   Update drivers in Windows 10 for the steps).

Method 2: Troubleshoot problems with Windows hello.

Since you are getting the error "Couldn't start camera. Please sign in with PIN", we would suggest you to refer

Troubleshoot problems with Windows hello Surface under the section Windows Hello doesn't recognize my face or fingerprint or there is an error message and try performing the troubleshooting steps and check if it resolves the issue.

Regards.

 

Windows Hello on Surface Pro 4

Hi,

It really is surprising that you're getting this kind of error message.

Having said that, please provide the answers to the following for us to be able to learn more about your concern:

• Is your Windows 10 updated?
  
• Are your drivers up-to-date? If not, you can follow the steps found on this
  link on how to update your drivers in Windows 10.
  
• What were the changes made before the issue started?
  

In the meantime, you can check this link
for steps in troubleshooting issues with Windows Hello on Surface.

Let us know what happens after following the steps from the link.

Regards.