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09-02-2022 12:45 PM
Is the camera / webcam in your computer a high-grade IR type camera??
IR camera is a specialty device and is not standard on all computers.
Windows Hello facial recognition requires the IR camera.
What is your Product Number / exact computer model?
How to find
Finding your Product Name, Product Number, or Serial Number
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OR
Open Maintenance and Service Guide
This series does not show an option for the IR camera.
AND
Open Category Product Information > Select topic Specifications
Find your specification document
Open and look for the camera / webcam type
Example Specifications
HP Laptop 15-ef2000ds Product Specifications
Webcam | HP True Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones |
The example model does not have an IR camera and does not support Windows Hello facial recognition.
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Additional Information...
Things that are “Face” / Facial Recognition
Start Here >> Known Solutions:
HP PCs - Troubleshooting Windows Hello Face Recognition
Hello Face requires that your particular computer include the correct type of camera to support the "Face" feature.
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
Click to “Learn More” and see message:
We couldn’t find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face
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Categories: Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guide, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more
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HP 15.6 inch Laptop PC 15-e2000 (2K3D8AV)
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