Windows 10: Windows Hello Sign on options not available

I want to change my windows hello pin but when I go to the sign on option settings all of the options; window hello face, fingerprint, and pin all have "this option is currently unavailable--click to learn more" underneath them and when I click to learn more it says "Something went wrong, try again later". I am not able to change anything and when I go to the trouble shoot setting it says there is nothing to trouble shoot. Why is this happening and how can I fix it, please help!!

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Windows hello option is not available

Hello,

Thank you for writing to us.

Please be informed, in order to use Windows Hello you will need a compatible “depth” camera compatible device. Facial authentication will need a 3D depth camera to get it working. No existing webcams will not work. Additional features like
finger print authentication will work with any existing fingerprint sensor devices.

In order to active this feature, you must have the right hardware and the driver is installed.

Follow the below steps to configure Windows Hello.

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  Head to “Settings” and then click on “Accounts”, and next on “Sign-in options”.
  
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  Set up a PIN code (ignore this step if you already did) by click on “Add” button. Once you have done that step, the options to set up Windows Hello will visible.
  
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  You will see an option named “Face”, just click on “Set Up”.
  
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  Click on “Get started”.
  
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  Move yourself to the front of the camera and make sure your face is in the center of the frame. It will automatically register your face to the system.
  
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  There is an improvement option in the next step to improve recognition. Use it if you wear glasses (or not). It will help to make sure you are recognized in quality.
  

Hope the above information is helpful. If you need further information, feel free to write to us and we would be happy to help you.

Thank you.

 

My hello sign in stopped working.

Hi,

This problem that started after installing the last Windows update might be caused by outdated or corrupted device drivers. For us to better assist you, we'll be needing additional information:

• Are you pertaining on Windows Hello sign-in? If yes, does it mean that the facial recognition is not working?
• Is there an error message displayed when using Windows Hello?

Meanwhile, it is better to check the status of Windows Hello sign-in option in your computer. To check the Windows Hello status, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button and select the Settings
  icon.
• Choose Accounts from the list.
• Select Sign-in options in the left pane of the window.
• Under Windows Hello, kindly check the status of it.

As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest keeping the device drivers like camera driver up-to-date. For your reference, check this article on how to
update drivers in Windows 10.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

Face sign in is missing in windows hello

Hi Suvajit,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



As per your query, I suggest you to change the Sign In option and check if it helps.

To change Sign In option, follow the below steps.

• 
  Type Setting in the search area on the taskbar and select
  Settings.
  
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  Select Accounts.
  
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  Select Sign In option on the left panel.
  

Reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.