Instructions on how to use and log in fingerprints on Windows 10 laptops

Windows Hello is a more secure, private quick access method for Windows 10 devices. In addition to supporting voice, image, and facial recognition security, Windows Hello also supports quick sign-in. and convenient by fingerprint. The following article will guide you to use and log in fingerprints on Windows 10 laptops

How useful is the fingerprint login feature on a laptop?

Benefit

• Because each person has a unique and different fingerprint , logging in with a fingerprint on a laptop will optimize user security .
• At the same time, fingerprint data will be stored directly and only on the computer’s system, not uploaded to cloud storage, which will ensure absolute safety and reliability.
• Moreover, the fingerprint scanning will make the login process faster and easier, you also don’t need to remember the login password anymore.

However, fingerprint login also has some inherent disadvantages that are difficult to recognize or even not recognize if the user’s hand is wet or dirty.

Fingerprint login accessories are on the market

Currently on the market there are also many fingerprint scanners that support fingerprint login for computers and laptops that are not equipped by manufacturers. These include devices such as Eikon’s Mini, Verifi P5100, BIO-Key EcoID, Kensington VeriMark,…

The common characteristics of these machines are compact , convenient, and affordable (ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 VND). You just need to connect them through a USB port or support hubs, then scan your fingerprint.

How to use, fingerprint login on Windows 10 laptop

First, to start using the fingerprint scanner ( Fingerprint Reader ), you need to create yourself a login PIN for your laptop in advance.

To create this PIN, you need a Microsoft account to connect and use the Windows Hello feature. That is, if you use a Local account to log in, the fingerprint login feature cannot be used .

Step 1: Go to the Start menu and select Settings . Or you can also press the “Windows” + “I” key combination to quickly open the Settings window.

Step 2: In the Settings window that appears, select Accounts > Sign -in options.

Then, under the Windows Hello section, you will see red text informing you that you will need a PIN to be able to use the fingerprint login feature.

Step 3: Once you have the PIN, click the Setup button under Windows Hello to open the Windows Hello Setup Wizard .

Step 4: On the Windows Hello setup wizard, select the Get Started button.

You will then be asked to enter your PIN to proceed with the next steps.

Step 5: You will then be asked to tap the finger you want to use to log in to the fingerprint scanner. You will be asked to tap a few more times to better recognize your fingerprint.

Once completed, an All set complete message will appear indicating that you can use this fingerprint for subsequent logins.

How to turn off fingerprint login on Windows 10 laptop

When you no longer want to use the fingerprint login feature, follow these steps:

Go to Start > Settings > Accounts . Then navigate to Sign-in options > Windows Hello .

Under Windows Hello , select Remove .

Hopefully with the above article, you have gained more useful information and successfully installed the fingerprint login feature on your computer.