If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 11 and are missing the fingerprint option, you’re not alone. Many users have voiced their frustration over the lack of this security feature. While Microsoft has yet to release a statement explaining why the option was removed, there are several possible explanations. In this post, we’ll explore some of those possibilities and try to shed some light on the situation. Stay tuned for updates!
The fingerprint option is not available in Windows 11. However, this does not mean that the feature doesn’t exist. The fingerprint feature is always there and you can use it as long as your hardware supports it. If you want to access the fingerprint option, you have to enable it.
You may ask why is this feature unavailable in Windows 11. According to the Windows blog, Windows 10 does not provide any UI for fingerprint readers because there are still some stability and reliability issues with these readers that affect all of them differently. Instead of forcing an issue that would potentially work for one or two manufacturers, Microsoft chose to wait until the hardware was mature.
If you have a fingerprint device and want to use Windows Hello feature, you can upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1. If you have a computer with a supported infrared camera, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and choose the appropriate sign-in option (for example, Hello)
- From the left side of your screen, select ” Add New “. You will then see a list of available options. Select Windows Hello > Get started.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
If you do not have a fingerprint device, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and choose the appropriate sign-in option (for example, Hello)
- From the left side of your screen, select ” Add New “. On the Windows Hello page that appears, choose ” I don’t have a device ” and Windows will guide you through adding your account using something you know.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your screen locks.
Fingerprint readers are very useful devices that serve many purposes, but they are not perfect, so there are still some functionality issues that need to be sorted out.
You can get rid of these issues by using the fingerprint option. When you turn this feature on, Windows 10 will identify users based on their fingerprint rather than a password or PIN number. It is easy to set up and use and it works with both local accounts and Microsoft account sign-in. Users can also use their fingerprints to purchase items in the Windows Store or make other purchases on the web.
Windows 10 never shows any sign that the fingerprint option is unavailable. If you are using a device with this feature, you are always able to turn it on whenever you need it.
If you want to use this feature, you can enable it at any time
To enable the fingerprint option go to “Accounts > Sign-in options” and choose Windows Hello. You can then follow the instructions on your screen.
Additional details about availability of Fingerprint Option
The fingerprint reader hardware is already available on many devices, but many features that work with it are not yet available. Windows Hello provides users with the ability to sign in to their device using a fingerprint instead of a password. This feature uses biometric authentication technology to authenticate your identity. For example, you could place your finger over the fingerprint reader instead of typing in a password or PIN number.
Microsoft has indicated that Windows 10 will support all USB-based fingerprint readers, but they have not said if older PCs with PS/2 keyboard connectors (which lack an easy upgrade path) will also be supported. If you own this type of device and want to use the Fingerprint Reader option, you need to upgrade to Windows 7 or 8.1 first.
There are also two settings that make using the Fingerprint Reader easier. First, you can use it to purchase items in the Windows Store or on other websites. You can also use it for secondary authentication when signing into your Microsoft account online instead of typing your password every time. But if you do not want to use this feature, you can turn off the “Make passwords easier” option.
Conclusion
Microsoft has yet to release a statement explaining why the fingerprint option was removed from Windows 11. However, there are several possible explanations for this decision. In this post, we’ll explore some of those possibilities and try to shed some light on the situation. Stay tuned for updates!
