Windows 10: Windows Hello brings biometric security to Windows 10

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"The Weakest Link" - Windows Hello Weaknesses

Hi there,

Windows Hello was intended to make Windows more secure, but based on the information that I see, it doesn't. It seems like Windows Hello is only as secure as the "weakest link" of security, whether it is the Windows password, the biometric sensor, or the
Windows Hello PIN. Depending on how these security methods are configured, the weakest method could vary. If the Windows (or Microsoft) password is weak, then this method's lack of security makes Windows Hello pointless to implement. If someone doesn't enable
symbolic and alphanumeric PINs, then this method's level of security becomes the same as a weak password. The only way that the biometric sensor would make logins more secure is if it was the only login option. However, it doesn't seem like the other login
options can be disabled. Therefore, biometric sensors would only improve user login speed.

Am I correct on these observations, or am I missing a key detail?

 

Windows hello option is not available

Hi Rai,

Windows Hello is a biometric security system that uses either a biometrically-enabled camera or a fingerprint reader to log you into your Windows 10 device. To learn more about Windows 10 Hello and its activation, please check this
article. It will also help you identify if your device is compatible
with Windows 10 Hello feature.

Get back to us should you need further assistance.