Desember 4, 2019

How To Fix Windows Hello Fingerprint Not Working In Windows 10

Windows Hello is a more secure way of logging into your Windows 10 device without struggling to remember your password. The futuristic login technology uses otentikasi biometrik that’s faster, more secure and easier to access your computer using fingerprint or facial recognition, with enterprise-grade security to boot.

These biometric markers allow you to sign into online devices, apps or networks, plus you can pair a Bluetooth device like your smartphone to your computer and use the Dynamic Lock feature in Windows Hello to lock your computer automatically.

As great as this service sounds, you may sometimes find that the Windows Hello fingerprint is not working because of hardware issues, system corruption, software conflicts, incorrect settings, or faulty, obsolete and incompatible drivers.

If your computer’s fingerprint sign-in with Windows Hello isn’t working, maybe after an update or other changes on your computer, try some of the workarounds in this guide to help you restore the function.

Fixes For Windows Hello Fingerprint Not Working In Windows 10

  1. Install updates manually.
  2. Run Hardware & Devices troubleshooter.
  3. Reset fingerprint & facial recognition options.
  4. Enable Biometrics in Group Policy Editor.
  5. Modify Windows Hello Group Policy settings.
  6. Update System Drivers.
  7. Perform a Windows Reset.
  8. Pateni Start Fast.
  9. Check for & uninstall updates that caused the problem.
  10. Reset fingerprint login.
  11. Reinstall fingerprint software.
  12. Repair System Files.
  13. Restart Credentials Manager Service.

How To Fix Windows Hello Not Working In Windows 10

Many reported cases of fingerprint malfunction in Windows Hello are experienced after installing Windows updates, like the 1809 version that caused many issues like system crashes, data loss, failure to boot up, and application crashing among other problems.

Before you use any of the fixes below, check for the following:

  • Your device is running Windows 10 and not another version of the operating system; otherwise you can’t use Windows Hello. Consider upgrading to Windows 10 in this case.
  • Check that your device has a fingerprint sensor or reader. Some machines may have but they’re probably too old and there’s no available Windows 10 driver for it so the service won’t work.
  • Check that your device is compatible with Windows Hello service.
  • Check that your internet connection is strong and your device is connected, otherwise Windows Hello won’t work.
  • Check for any dust or dirt on the fingerprint scanner as this would affect the reading. If it has any scratches on the sensor, get the machine repaired.
  • Use the same finger and position you used when registering your fingerprint with Windows Hello to sign in.

Install Updates Manually

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.

  • Once signed in, go to Setelan> Nganyari & Keamanan> Nganyari Windows
  • Install all pending and detected updates, and restart your computer. Try signing in with fingerprint authentication again.

Run Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter

This will scan and detect any possible hardware and devices issue in the system.

  • Klik Mulai> Setelan> Nganyari & Keamanan> Troubleshoot.

Reset Fingerprint & Facial Recognition Options

  • Klik Mulai> Setelan> Akun.
  • Klik ing Pilihan mlebu.
  • Golek Pangenalan rai or Fingerprint options, and click on the Fingerprint pilihan.
  • pilih mbusak, and do the same for Pangenalan rai.
  • Sabanjure, klik njaluk Diwiwiti and follow the instructions to reset the Facial Recognition and Fingerprint sign-in options, and then restart your computer.

Enable Biometrics In Group Policy Editor

  • Koleksi gpedit ing kothak telusuran banjur klik Kebijakan Grup Owahi.
  • Klik Konfigurasi Komputer> Cithakan Administratif.
  • Klik kaping pindho Komponen Windows.
  • Klik kaping pindho Biometrik in the right pane and check whether all its settings are configured. 
  • If they show Ora Diatur, this is probably why the Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in isn’t working.
  • Right-click each Biometric setting, select aktif banjur klik Ndhaptar> OK.
  • Klik kaping pindho Allow user to login using biometrics Lan pilih aktif. 
  • Klik Ndhaptar> OK.

Modify Windows Hello Group Policy Settings

A Windows Update may have made some changes to some important Group Policy settings, so you may want to check Windows Hello settings in the Group Policy Editor. The first four steps are the same as the example above.

  • Klik tengen Mulai> Mbukak. Ketik gpedit lan penet Ketik. 
  • Klik Konfigurasi Komputer> Cithakan Administratif.
  • Sabanjure, klik kaping pindho Komponen Windows.
  • Klik kaping pindho Biometrik.
  • Klik kaping pindho Fitur rai.
  • Klik tengen Configure enhanced anti-spoofing Lan pilih Sunting.
  • mateni Configure enhanced anti-spoofing and restart your computer to see if it resolves the Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in problem.

Update System Drivers

Some drivers, in this case the fingerprint reader driver, may have been corrupted at some point, either during an update or other process, causing the fingerprint sign-in to malfunction.

  • To resolve that, you can update the drivers by right-clicking Mulai> Manajer Piranti.
  • Find the relevant drivers under Piranti biometrik, right-click your device and select Remove driver software. 
  • Do this for all drivers related to Windows Hello and restart your device. 
  • Klik-tengen banjur pilih Pindai kanggo owahan hardware and the system will detect and install the drivers again.
  • You can also roll back the corrupted or outdated driver to its previous version by double clicking Piranti Biometrik Lan pilih Roll Back Driver in the properties section. 
  • Klik OK yen wis rampung.

Perform a Windows Reset

When you reset your Windows device, it repairs damages to all the system files so that Windows Hello can work normally again. It also resets your device settings to the default Windows settings.

  • To refresh the device, go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC lan klik njaluk Diwiwiti.

Catetan: This action will permanently erase your computer data so ensure you backup or copy your data to external or cloud storage before doing anything.

Turn Off Fast Startup

  • Klik Start > Settings > System > Power & Sleep
  • Klik Additional Power Settings.
  • Sabanjure, klik Choose what Power button does.
  • Klik Change Settings that are unavailable lan busak centhang ing Cepet Wiwitan box if it’s selected, and click Simpen owah-owahan.

Check For & Uninstall Updates That Caused The Problem

If the fingerprint sign-in issues first started after installing Windows Updates, check for the installed updates and uninstall them.

  • Klik Settings > Update & Security > Windows Updates.
  • menyang Ndeleng Sejarah Pembaruan.
  • Klik ing Copot Update link.
  • A new screen will open showing the Nganyari sing diinstal. Right-click each and select Nyopot. 
  • Restart your computer and check if Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in works again.

Reset Fingerprint Login

If the issue persists, you can reset your fingerprint login and see if that helps.

  • Ing kothak telusuran, ketik mlebu banjur pencet Enter kanggo mbukak akun menu. 
  • menyang Pilihan mlebu lan klik Nggawe ing ngisor iki Windows Hello Fingerprint bagean.
  • Klik njaluk Diwiwiti and follow the instructions to set up your fingerprint sign-in again.

Reinstall Fingerprint Software

  • Klik Mulai > Setelan > Aplikasi. ing Aplikasi lan Fitur. 
  • Find your fingerprint reader and click on it. Click Nyopot lan konfirmasi tumindak kasebut.
  • Klik tengen Mulai> Manajer Piranti lan nggedhekake Piranti biometrik babagan.
  • Find your fingerprint reader, right-click, then select Busak instal piranti, lan konfirmasi tumindak kasebut.
  • Restart your computer to apply the changes and check if fingerprint works again.
  • You can prevent your computer from disabling the fingerprint reader by going to Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus Controllers category and find the Hub ROOT USB.
  • Klik kaping pindho Hub ROOT USB kanggo mbukak sawijining Properties. 
  • Centhang centhang ing Ngidini komputer mateni piranti kasebut kanggo ngirit daya option box under the Manajemen Daya tab. Repeat for all USB Root Hub entries.

Ndandani File Sistem

File corruption is one of the causes of the fingerprint reader malfunctioning when you’re trying to sign in using the Windows Hello service. you can use the built-in System File Checker to rectify things.

  • Koleksi CMD ing kothak telusuran banjur pilih Command Prompt>Run as administrator. 
  • In the Command Prompt dialog box, type sfc / scannow and press enter to run the command.

The system files will be scanned, after which you can restart your computer and see if the fingerprint issue is resolved.

Restart Credentials Manager Service

  • Klik tengen Mulai> Mbukak lan ngetik layanan.msc. Press Enter to open the Services window and search for the Layanan Manajer Kredensial.
  • Klik kaping pindho credential Manager Service to open the Properties window and go to Status Layanan.
  • Klik mungkasi, banjur klik Mulai button again to restart the service. 
  • Klik Aplikasi> OK and check if the fingerprint works again.

If nothing else works, you can switch to a different fingerprint reader.