How to Set Up and Use Windows Hello

Learn about Windows Hello and set it up

1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options .
2. Under Manage how you sign in to your device, you'll see three choices to sign in with Windows Hello: Select Windows Hello Face to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera.

1. How do I set up Windows Hello?
2. How do I use Windows Hello face on my laptop?
3. Do I have to set up a Windows Hello pin?
4. How do I activate Windows Hello pin?
5. Can I use Windows Hello on any laptop?
6. How do I fix Windows isn't Hello available on this device?
7. What laptops support Windows Hello?
8. Why is Windows Hello fingerprint not working?
9. Why can't I set up Windows Hello face?
10. How do I get Windows to stop asking for a PIN?
11. Can I skip Windows Hello pin?
12. How do I not create a PIN in Windows 10?

How do I set up Windows Hello?

How to Set Up Windows Hello Facial Recognition

1. Open Settings and choose Accounts.
2. Click "Sign-in options" on the sidebar and scroll down to Windows Hello. Click "Set up" under Face.
3. Click Get Started.
4. Enter your PIN.
5. Stare into the webcam while Windows Hello scans your face. ...
6. Click Improve Recognition for additional scans, or close the setup process.

How do I use Windows Hello face on my laptop?

Set Up Windows Hello

1. Once again, head over to Settings.
2. Look for the Accounts group and click on it.
3. On the sidebar, locate Sign in Options and click on it.
4. You have several options for signing in to your laptop or PC in this section. ...
5. Click on Get Started and follow the on-screen instructions.

Do I have to set up a Windows Hello pin?

By selecting the windows account on the sign in screen the prompt for a pin disappeared. It is only required if the user has selected the Hello icon for signing in.

How do I activate Windows Hello pin?

How do set my Windows Hello PIN

1. Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
2. Select Accounts.
3. Select Sign-in Options.
4. Scroll down to PIN and select Add.
5. Type your Deakin password.
6. Type in your preferred PIN, then type it again to confirm.
7. Your PIN can now be used as an alternative to your Deakin user account password.

Can I use Windows Hello on any laptop?

To take advantage of facial recognition, your device needs a special kind of camera that can scan your face, so not all laptops with webcams are compatible. ... However, most fingerprint readers, when given the right drivers, are compatible with Windows Hello.

How do I fix Windows isn't Hello available on this device?

To fix that, try to update the corresponding drivers: Right-click on Windows key and select Device Manager. Locate the Hello, webcam, and fingerprint drivers individually and right-click on each of them. Select Remove driver software and wait for the removal to be finished.

What laptops support Windows Hello?

These devices use facial recognition with the built-in camera to log you in with Windows Hello:

• Dell Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 – $499. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 – $999.
• HP ENVY Curve AIO 34 – $1,499. HP Spectre x360 – $749.99.
• ASUS Transformer Mini T102HA – $349. ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360 – $499.
• Samsung Notebook 9 – $999.

Why is Windows Hello fingerprint not working?

With the Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in not working, you'll need to revert to using your password or PIN to login and check for Windows Updates manually. Install all pending and detected updates, and restart your computer. Try signing in with fingerprint authentication again.

Why can't I set up Windows Hello face?

Reboot your PC. If some of the system drivers, most probably webcam and fingerprint reader drivers, were corrupted during the upgrade process, Windows Hello may fail to perform. To fix that, try to update the corresponding drivers: Right-click on Windows key and select Device Manager.

How do I get Windows to stop asking for a PIN?

How to Disable Windows Hello PIN Setup in Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog, type gpedit. ...
2. Navigate to: Computing Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Hello for Business. ...
3. Select Disabled. ...
4. Reboot your computer to apply the changes.

Can I skip Windows Hello pin?

Remove PIN password on Windows 10

Click on Sign-in options. Under the “Manage how your sign in to your device” section, select the Windows Hello PIN option. Click the Remove button. Click the Remove button again.

How do I not create a PIN in Windows 10?

Kindly follow the steps below:

1. Open the Settings app, and click/tap on the Accounts icon.
2. Select Sign-in options on the left side, and click/tap on the Remove button under PIN on the right side.
3. Click/tap on Remove to confirm.
4. Type in your Microsoft account password to verify, and click/tap on OK.