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It should be working again.
1.UseWindows + Ito open theSettingsapp in Windows 11.
2.Go to theAccountstab on the left nav bar and click onSign-in options.
Re-Add Your Primary Finger
1.PressWindows + Ito launch theSettingsapp.
2.Under theAccountstab, go to theSign-in optionsmenu.
3.Click theFingerprint recognition (Windows Hello)option to expand it.
4.Select theRemovebutton for theRemove this sign-in optionfield.
2.Select theDevice Manageroption on the following list.
3.Once the unit Manager window opens, tap the arrow beside theBiometric devicesoption to expand it.
Right-clickon the available fingerprint scanner driver and choose theUpdate driveroption on the context menu.
5.Choose theSearch automatically for drivers optionon the following prompt.
6.Wait for the driver to get updated.
7.kickstart your Windows 11 PCor laptop.
Re-implement the Fingerprint Driver in Windows 11
1.Open theDevice Manageras explained in the previous method.
2.tap the tiny arrow beside theBiometric devicesoption to expand it.
3.Right-hit the fingerprint scannerand this time, select theUninstall deviceoption on the context menu.
4.Confirm your action to uninstall the driver.
After the restart, you might have to use your Windows Hello PIN to jump in.
Although you will have to re-register your fingerprint on your Windows 11 gadget.
In this case, first of all, connect your Windows 11 PC or laptop to a power source.
2.Under theSystemtab on the left nav bar, go toPower & battery.
3.nudge the box beside the Power mode field and set it toBest performance.
4.reset your Windows 11 PCor laptop.
2.throw in inmsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnosticin the text field and pressEnter.
3.In the following window, click theNextbutton to initiate the troubleshooter.
4.Wait for it to detect issues on your Windows 11 PC or laptop.
2.Search forServicesand initiate the relevant program from the search results.
3.Once the Services window opens, find theWindows Biometric Serviceon the right pane.
4.Right-clickon it and select thePropertiesoption on the context menu.
5.If the service is currently stopped, click theStartbutton to start the service.
6.Next, snag the drop-down menu for theStartup typefield and set it toAutomatic.
7.Finally, click theApplybutton to save the changes.
8.reset your Windows 11 PCor laptop.
2.Under theAccountstab on the left nav bar, go to theFamily & other usersmenu.
The option might also be namedOtherson your PC or laptop.
3.Next, click theAdd accountbutton beside theAdd other userfield.
4.In the next window that pops up, select theI dont have this persons sign-in informationoption.
5.Thenfollow the on-screen instructionsto set up your alternate account.
- reboot your Windows 11 PCor laptop after the changes.
Then check whether the Windows Hello fingerprint recognition not working issue has been fixed in Windows 11 or not.
Check for Windows Updates in Windows 11
1.UseWindows + Ito launch theSettingsapp in Windows 11.
2.Under theWindows Updatetab on the left nav bar, click theCheck for updatesbutton.
Note:confirm your PC or laptop is connected to an active internet data pipe during this process.
3.Once the updates show up, click theDownload and installbutton to install them.
4.After the update process is complete,start your Windows 11 PCor laptop.
FAQs
Why is the Biometric devices option not showing in rig Manager in Windows 11?
Can I disable Windows Hello fingerprint recognition in Windows 11?
How can I enable my fingerprint scanner in Windows 11?
