If you’re not using the fingerprint sign-in option on your Windows 11 PC, you can easily remove it from the Sign-In page. This guide will walk you through the steps to disable this feature.
Windows 11 offers various sign-in options, such as facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, PIN, security key, password, and picture password, with the first three falling under Windows Hello.
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Remove Fingerprint Sign-In on Windows 11 Using Registry Edit
Follow these steps to disable the fingerprint sign-in option on your Windows 11 PC:
- Right-click on any empty area of your desktop to open the context menu.
- Navigate to “New” and select “Text Document” from the options.
- Open the newly created text document and paste the following command:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\Credential Providers\{BEC09223-B018-416D-A0AC-523971B639F5}]
“Disabled”=dword:00000001 - Press Ctrl+S to save the file. Change the “Save As” type to “All Files.”
- Rename the file to “df.reg” and press Enter to save the changes.
- Double-click on the newly created “df.reg” file to launch it.
- Click on “Run,” “YES,” or “OK” when prompted to run the file. This action will execute the changes in the Registry.
- Once the file has been run, your task to remove the fingerprint sign-in on Windows 11 is complete.
By following these steps, you can effectively disable the fingerprint sign-in option using a Registry edit, providing you with the desired login preferences on your Windows 11 PC.
Re-Add Fingerprint Sign-In on Windows 11 Using Registry Edit
If you’ve previously disabled the fingerprint sign-in on Windows 11 and want to re-enable it, follow these steps:
- Right-click on an empty area of your desktop to bring up the context menu.
- Select “New” and then choose “Text Document” from the options.
- Open the newly created text document and paste the following command:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\Credential Providers\{BEC09223-B018-416D-A0AC-523971B639F5}]
“Disabled”=- - Press Ctrl+S to save the file. Change the “Save As” type to “All Files.”
- Rename the file to “df.reg” and press Enter to save the changes.
- Double-click on the “df.reg” file to launch it.
- Click on “Run,” “YES,” or “OK” when prompted to run the file. This will execute the changes in the Registry.
- Once the file has been run, your task to re-add the fingerprint sign-in on Windows 11 is complete.
Following these steps will enable the fingerprint sign-in option again, restoring it to the sign-in options on your Windows 11 PC.
Conclusion
The steps outlined above provide a comprehensive guide on removing and re-adding the fingerprint sign-in option on your Windows 11 PC. If you encounter any questions or concerns regarding these procedures, feel free to share them in the comments. We are committed to addressing your queries promptly and providing solutions. Thank you for following this guide.