Although it’s recommended to use a fingerprint reader on Windows 10, since it provides a more convenient and secure sign-in mechanism than a password, there are a still many reasons why you may to disable the feature. For example, you may want to delete all your fingerprints to reset the feature when it’s not working correctly. You want to continue signing in with a traditional password, or you no longer have such peripheral attached to the computer. Regardless of the reason, Windows 10 includes an option to delete the Windows Hello Fingerprint data to disable the feature from the Sign-in options page in the Settings app. In this guide, you’ll learn the step to disable the Windows Hello Fingerprint on Windows 10.
Disable Windows Hello Fingerprint on Windows 10
To remove your fingerprint data from Windows Hello, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can continue signing in with a traditional password. If you are also using Window Hello Face or PIN, you will need to remove those configurations as well to completely disable the Windows Hello feature on your device.
If you want to use another form of Windows Hello authentication, you don’t need to remove your fingerprint information. You can simply set up Windows Hello Face or PIN alongside fingerprint. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
