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builtbybel / ThisIsWin11

The real PowerToys for Windows 11
https://www.builtbybel.com/apps/thisiswin11
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Windows Hello disabled even after restoring defaults #192

Open yolomep opened 1 year ago

yolomep commented 1 year ago

Restore defaults doesn't restore windows hello biometrics. When I ran restore defaults, the command resulted in an error that seemed like I did not accept some kind of microsoft terms and service. Also, I was running explorerPatcher in the background (without register as a shell extension) if this info is helpful for you.

Sadly, I don't have any detailed evidence of what happened. Though I could probably produce similiar results if I click restore defaults again (if you guys need it).

I'm on version 22H2 OS build 22621.900

yolomep commented 1 year ago

Ok I found the problem. This is Windows 11 screwed up my camera drivers and I don't know how to fix it.

hamza-hq commented 1 year ago

Don't know if this will fix windows hello for you but it worked for me. Win(key) + R > Type 'Regedit' > Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Biometrics Set Enabled value to 1