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ThomD965
Copper Contributor
Jul 26, 2023

Feature request: Windows Hello prompts for a fingerprint when the fingerprint reader is unavailable

I'm running Windows 11 on a laptop that is connected to an external monitor. The lid of the laptop remains closed. When Windows Hello activates it defaults to requesting a fingerprint even though the fingerprint reader is inaccessible (again, the lid is closed).

 

If the laptop's lid is closed Windows Hello should default to either a pin or password.

 

I have Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\LidReliablityState set to 1.

fingerprint reader
security
Windows Hello
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    Reza_Ameri
    Silver Contributor
    Jul 26, 2023
    Thank you for sharing this.
    I would recommend open start and search for feedback and open the Feedback Hub app and create a suggestion and request this feature.
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        Reza_Ameri
        Silver Contributor
        Jul 27, 2023
        Great this way the Windows team would have a look at it and people who are agreed with your feedback could upvote it and feedback with more vote gets more attentions.

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