Windows 10: Windows Hello and fingerprint reader - Windows 10 says option unavailable

Discus and support Windows Hello and fingerprint reader - Windows 10 says option unavailable in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In W10 Pro when I go to Settings > Accounts > Signin options, none of the Windows Hello features seem to function. They all say "This option is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SBYH, Dec 18, 2021.

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    Windows Hello and fingerprint reader - Windows 10 says option unavailable


    In W10 Pro when I go to Settings > Accounts > Signin options, none of the Windows Hello features seem to function. They all say "This option is currently unavailable", then there's a link to "Learn more". As near as I can tell, there's nothing at the link to explain why these options are unavailable.I purchased a Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Key hoping that installing one would resolve the problem, but no luck. I am told that "We couldn't find a fingerprint reader compatible with Windows Hello." Here again, clicking the "learn more" link provides zero information on what the proble

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