If you have configured Window Hello Face or PIN, you’ll need to remove those configurations using the same steps to completely disable the Windows Hello feature. To remove Windows Hello to sign in on Windows 10, use these steps:Īfter you complete the steps, you can continue signing in with a traditional password. Remove Windows Hello Fingerprint on Windows 10 Once you complete the steps, you can now lock your device ( Windows key + L), and then use the fingerprint reader to sign in with the finger that you configured.
Quick tip: It’s recommended to click the Add another finger option to configure a second and even a third finger that you can use in case you’re having problems signing in, or you just forgot which finger is the one that unlocks your device. Under the “Manage how you sign in to your device” section, select the Windows Hello Fingerprint option. To unlock device using a fingerprint reader with Windows Hello, use these steps: Set up Windows Hello Fingerprint on Windows 10
On Windows 10, Windows Hello is a name that describes the support for new and more secure ways to sign in to your device using biometric and PIN authentication.