Laptop Windows Hello not available

4.5

Settings says "This option is currently unavailable" for biometrics.

Symptoms
  • Options greyed out
  • Error message
  • Hardware not detected
Possible Causes
  • Missing drivers
  • TPM disabled
  • Group policy

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Device Manager

Ensure "Biometric devices" is listed and has no errors.

2

Enable TPM

Check BIOS/UEFI to ensure TPM 2.0 is active.

3

Check Group Policy

Ensure "Allow the use of biometrics" is enabled (Pro only).

When to See a Technician

If Windows Hello is unavailable after an update, it's usually a driver that needs to be rolled back.

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