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What is Windows Hello and How to Set it Up in Windows 11 and Windows 10
Summary: Windows Hello is a more personal way to sign in to your Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices with a look or a touch. You get enterprise-grade security without having to type in a password. ...
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Note: See our companion Knowledge Base article which details which Dell Computers support using Windows Hello: Windows 11 and 10 Hello Facial Recognition Feature - Supported Systems and Requirements
What is Windows Hello?
Windows Hello is a new way to sign in to your devices, apps, online services, and networks. It is more secure than using a password, because it uses biometric authentication—you sign in with your face, iris, or fingerprint (or a PIN).
Even if your Windows 11 or Windows 10 device can use Windows Hello, its usage is not mandatory. If it is the right choice for you, you can rest assured that the information that identifies your face, iris, or fingerprint never leaves your device. Windows never stores pictures or images of your face, iris, or fingerprint on your device or anywhere else.
Note: Windows Hello requires a specialized illuminated infrared camera for facial recognition or a finger print reader which supports the Window-Biometric Framework.
How to Set Up Windows Hello Facial, Fingerprint, and PIN Recognition
After the following steps, you are set up with face, finger, and PIN recognition on Windows Hello:
How to Sign in to your account using Windows Hello
The following article takes you through the steps required to use Windows Hello to sign in:
How to troubleshoot problems with Windows Hello
These troubleshooting articles take you through the steps required to identify and resolve Windows Hello problems:
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05 Apr 2024
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