Windows 10: WHY do I need Bluetooth for Dynamic lock?

I don't use any Bluetooth devices. Why do I need to enable it for Windows to lock automatically?!?!?!????!???

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turn on bluetooth for dynamic lock

Thank you for your response.

I appreciate the troubleshooting steps that you have already performed. In order to get clarity of the issue and to assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the make and model of your system?
2. May I know what you exactly mean by “my computer has no Bluetooth”, “but I had it working half an hour ago”. Are you speaking about the Bluetooth or the Dynamic lock?
3. Which troubleshooter gave you the message that your system had no Bluetooth compatibility?

Windows Hello uses a phone that’s paired with your device to automatically lock it shortly after you’re out of Bluetooth range.
Hence this requires Bluetooth to be working on your system. We will look into this for you, please try the troubleshooting steps below and check if it works for you.

Method 1: Install the Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer’s website.

If your system came with inbuilt Bluetooth option, I would suggest you to download and install the Bluetooth driver from the system manufacturer’s website and check if it is helpful to you.

Method 2: Check the registry entry.

Disclaimer: This method contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure
that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, before you modify the registry, take a backup of it by following the steps provided in the article below, then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

1. Press the Windows key and
   R key, this will open the Run dialogue box for you.
   
2. Type regedit and press
   Enter. This will open the Registry Editor for you.
   
3. Navigate to the following key
   location - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
   
4. Look for a DWORD called
   EnableGoodbye in the right panel.
   
5. Make sure its value is set to
   1 for it being Enabled.
   
6. Close the Registry Editor.
   
7. Reboot your system, check if the issue still persists.
   

Method 3: Check the Group Policy settings.

If you are using Windows 10 Professional, you can check if few settings in the Group Policy Editor are in place. To do that, please follow the steps below.

1. Press the Windows key and
   R key to open the Run dialogue box.
   
2. Type gpedit.msc and press
   Enter. This will open the Local Group Policy Editor for you.
   
3. Navigate to the following path in the Group Policy Editor,
   path - Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Hello for Business
   
4. On the right panel, please check for the entry called
   Configure dynamic lock factors.
   
5. Double click on it, this will open a new window.
   
6. Select the Radio button for
   Enabled, set the Signal Rules, click on
   Apply and OK.
   
7. Close the Group Policy Editor.
   
8. Reboot the system and check if the issue still persists.
   

Please get back to us with the details and results of the troubleshooting steps.

We await your response.

Aaron Summith

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

dynamic lock

Hi dude

for making the Bluetooth connection my phone is asking a pairing passkey but pc is not asking for.In this case how can I use dynamic lock.Dude please provide me with the steps because dynamic lock is very essential for me

 

Dynamic lock

Here are some articles on setting up and using that feature. Check to see if you missed a step.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/354417/how-to-secure...

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-dynamic-...

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/901...

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/908...