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fingerprint not working as the hello windows camera.

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@Alhaitham 

 

Welcome to the HP User Community --

 

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Device Manager --

Biometric devices - Fingerprint sensor

and / or

Cameras Windows > Camera type

 

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Fingerprint reader

 

Depending on the model, the fingerprint sensor might be integrated into the top cover / keyboard area.  Check your system’s user manual.

 

Reminder:  If the system does not have a fingerprint sensor, there might be a "cover plate" in place of the sensor.

 

If your system does not have a fingerprint sensor and the option is available for your model series, the sensor can be purchased and installed.

 

Device Manager > Biometric devices > Fingerprint sensor (if listed)

 

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Webcam / Camera

 

Windows Hello facial recognition requires an IR type camera.

 

 Device Manager > Cameras

 

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Drivers & Software

 

First,

Check the Device Manager for the necessary hardware:

Fingerprint Sensor

IR Camera - Used with Windows Facial Recognition.

 

Next,

Sign into your computer's support website.

Open Category Software & Drivers

Click on Go to our Software and Drivers self-service page

If needful, select your Operating System / Version and click Submit

Open + All Drivers

Open All

 

The fingerprint sensor driver and / or camera driver - when available - is located in

 Sub-Category Driver-Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices

 

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Example - Device Manager - Biometric devices - Fingerprint sensor / Cameras

Device_Manager_Biometrics_Camera_1Device_Manager_Biometrics_Camera_1

 

Example - Device Manager - Fingerprint Sensor - Properties details

Device_Manager_Biometrics_5.jpg

 

References / Resources

 

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Things that are “Face” / Facial Recognition

 

Your computer might – or might not -- have the required IR camera needed for Hello Face.

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

 

Start Here >> Known Solutions:

HP PCs - Troubleshooting Windows Hello Face Recognition

  

 

HP Device Home Page - References and Resources

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

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

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