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Windows Face Recognition Not Working: 4 Ways to Fix it

Reinstall the driver or reset the settings!

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Updated onJuly 19, 2024

updated onJuly 19, 2024

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Face recognition is a security technology toprotect yourPC, but many users reported that Windows 10 face recognition isn’t working for them.

This can be a problem and leave yourPCvulnerable. So in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix things when facial recognition is not working.

How do I get Windows Hello face to work?

How do I get Windows Hello face to work?

1. Reset Face Recognition Settings

2. Reinstall drivers

When Windows face recognition is not working, the problem may lie with the driver, and reinstalling it should do the trick!

3. Restore older driver

4. Turn on/Enable Biometrics

There you go! These simple solutions can help if Windows 10 face recognition isn’t working.

Before you leave, check some quicktips to enhance security in Windows. We also have a great guide onMicrosoft Azure Face API alternatives, so don’t miss it. Let us know in the comments section if our solutions were helpful to you.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.

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