Windows 10: Recent Windows Update prevents Windows Hello from using Facial Recognition

Hi Everyone,


A few days ago, Microsoft Windows 10 forced me to upgrade my HP Spectre 360x laptop to the newest version of Windows 10. Since then, the Windows Hello facial recognition feature is no longer working at all as a way to sign-in. Only PIN verification is now allowed. The last time this happened, the only option I had was to reinstall the entire operating system all over again, which I would prefer not to do again, as it's a real pain and time-waster.


Has anyone else experienced this problem? I seem to have this problem just about every time Microsoft Windows 10 forces me to do an update. Surely there must be an easier fix than having to reinstall the O/S every time there's an update? (I would hope).


Thanks for any help or input.


Best Regards,


Geoff

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Facial recognition

Hello Bill,

We need to do further investigation on your concern so that we will know why the facial recognition quit working:

• Have you recently made any changes/updates prior to this issue?
• Is there an error message when you try to sign using facial recognition?
• What is the make and model of your computer?

In the meantime, I would suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps in this
article.

We will wait for your response.

Regards.

 

facial recognition

Hello,

Facial Recognition was developed as part of the new security features of Windows 10. We would like to confirm if you are
trying to turn off the Facial Recognition feature for Windows Hello or for the
Windows 10 Camera app?

If you are requesting to turn off the Facial Recognition feature for Windows Hello, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Sign-in options.
• Under Picture password, click Remove.

However, we have yet to include the option to turn off Facial Recognition feature in Windows 10 Camera app. We suggest that you
submit a suggestion to our Feedback Hub. Your feedback helps us continually improve your experience with our products. To submit a feedback, follow the instruction below:

• Open the Windows 10 Camera app.
• Click the Gear icon located at the upper right corner of the screen.
• Scroll down, click Send Feedback.

Let us know if you have other questions.

 

facial recognition

Hi Dawn,





Based on the details you have provided, you can follow these steps to set a new scan for facial recognition:

• 
  On the
  Start
  button, go to
  Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
  
• 
  Under
  Windows Hello, choose
  camera setup option.
  
• 
  Select
  Remove
  to delete or remove the previous facial recognition setup.
  
• 
  To setup a new facial recognition setup, go to
  Set Up > Get Started.
  
• 
  Follow the instructions to scan your face and click
  Finish.
  

Let us know how it goes.



Regards.