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I want to activate window hello face camera lock. Please assist me.

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Your computer may not have the required IR camera needed for Hello Face.

IR camera is a specialty device and is not standard on all new computers.

 

Things that are “Face”

 

Start Here >> Known Solutions:

HP PCs - Troubleshooting Windows Hello Face Recognition

  

and / or

Determine your computer model / Product Name

Finding your Product Name, Product Number, or Serial Number

OR

Open Support Home

Enter the name of your device

 

Next...

Windows Face logon requires the high-grade IR camera

 

Hello Face requires that your particular computer include the correct type of camera to support the "Face" feature.

Use one or more of the following methods to check whether your camera supports the feature.

 

Method – Use PartSurfer to check the components in your computer

 

PartSurfer might be able to tell you exactly which parts came with your computer.

  • For best results, use the Serial Number for your search
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 Open PartSurfer

  • Select your Country
  • Search for your computer / printer / device >> See HINT
  • Need Help?  Tab Self help > find and open the User Guide and FAQ

How to use PartSurfer:

  • Select your region / country - PartSurfer must know your general location
  • Enter your device Product Number , Serial Number, or Part Number in the Quick Search box
  • HINT: To see a system-specific list, replace the Product Number with your device Serial Number

Look the results for “WEBCAM”

NOTE:  Some newer models may list the device as “camera”

 

Method - Check your computer to find the type of camera

 

Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager 

Open Category Cameras

 

Method – Check Settings for “Windows Hello Face”

 

Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options

If Windows Hello is not available, you will see a message:

Windows Hello Face

This options is currently unavailable - click to learn more

 

Next

Windows Hello is a Windows feature

Microsoft - Learn about Windows Hello and set it up

 How to set up facial recognition to sign into Windows 10

This example article is a bit crowded with ads and the like - Like other articles from this website, the actual subject content is well written, easy to read (not horribly Long), and easy to understand.

How to set up facial recognition to sign into Windows 10

 

 

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When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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