We couldn't find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face

Anonymous
2020-02-22T22:21:57+00:00

Windows Hello Not Working,(We couldn't find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face) on my device Surface Laptop i5

I already tried this options :

"Procedure 1 :

  1. Open File Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioPlugIns\FaceDriver
  2. Right-click on HelloFace.inf and click "Install"
  3. If the file exists do the same thing for HelloFaceMigration.inf in the same directory

Procedure 2 :

Check on your camera manufacturer's website if there is any update available for your camera.

For example if you have a Logitech camera check on the Logitech website for any update for your camera.


Procedure 3 :

Click on Start button, type "cmd", right-click on "Command prompt" and click on "Run as administrator".

Copy-paste the following lines in the command prompt, one by one, pressing Enter after each line (to paste right-click at the top on "Administrator : command prompt" > Edit > Paste) :

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

sfc /scannow


Procedure 4 :

  1. Click on the Start button, type "run" and click on "Run"
  2. Type "services.msc" (without quotes) and click on "Ok"
  3. Find "Windows Biometric Service", double click on it and click on "Stop"
  4. With File Explorer go to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase and make a backup of all the files just in case. Move that backup outside of that folder.
  5. Once backed up delete all the files in C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase
  6. Open another time "services.msc", double-click on Windows Biometric Service and restart it
  7. Go to Start, type "settings", click on "Settings", go to "Accounts", "Sign-in options" and register the Face data again"

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-27T14:02:24+00:00

    Hello:

    Thank you, MM Rahman!  I've been looking for a solution for over 4 months (I know, that sounds crazy, but it's true).  I've read everything from uninstalling Windows updates, to changing the BIOS, to reinstalling Windows, to deleting and reinstalling drivers, and many more suggestions  I was scared to do any of those things in fear I would mess up my computer (I'm a technical novice), which is why I never tried them.

    However, I was getting frustrated with this issue, and therefore I was going to try those things above, but I came across your suggestions.  Guess what?  Your first option worked!  I went to the face driver link/thread (under Procedure 1), right clicked the 2 files you noted, clicked "Install" for both files, and to my delight, it worked perfectly!  Woo hoo!

    Please note: This is the first time I have participated in a forum like this (I'm old), but I wanted you to know how happy I was with your suggestion and wanted to give you the proper kudos that you deserve.  Thanks, again!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-14T07:11:10+00:00

    its not working

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-29T16:34:53+00:00

    Windows Hello Not Working,(We couldn't find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face) on my device Surface Laptop i5

    I already tried this options :

    "Procedure 1 :

    1. Open File Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioPlugIns\FaceDriver
    2. Right-click on HelloFace.inf and click "Install"
    3. If the file exists do the same thing for HelloFaceMigration.inf in the same directory

    Procedure 2 :

    Check on your camera manufacturer's website if there is any update available for your camera.

    For example if you have a Logitech camera check on the Logitech website for any update for your camera.


    Procedure 3 :

    Click on Start button, type "cmd", right-click on "Command prompt" and click on "Run as administrator".

    Copy-paste the following lines in the command prompt, one by one, pressing Enter after each line (to paste right-click at the top on "Administrator : command prompt" > Edit > Paste) :

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    sfc /scannow


    Procedure 4 :

    1. Click on the Start button, type "run" and click on "Run"
    2. Type "services.msc" (without quotes) and click on "Ok"
    3. Find "Windows Biometric Service", double click on it and click on "Stop"
    4. With File Explorer go to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase and make a backup of all the files just in case. Move that backup outside of that folder.
    5. Once backed up delete all the files in C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase
    6. Open another time "services.msc", double-click on Windows Biometric Service and restart it
    7. Go to Start, type "settings", click on "Settings", go to "Accounts", "Sign-in options" and register the Face data again"

    ***Moved from Windows 10/Windows Hello, lock screen & sign in***

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-30T15:41:59+00:00

    My feeling also after many fruitless hours searching for a fix that works.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-07-30T21:11:09+00:00

    Windows Hello Not Working,(We couldn't find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face) on my device Surface Laptop i5

    I already tried this options :

    "Procedure 1 :

    1. Open File Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioPlugIns\FaceDriver
    2. Right-click on HelloFace.inf and click "Install"
    3. If the file exists do the same thing for HelloFaceMigration.inf in the same directory

    Procedure 2 :

    Check on your camera manufacturer's website if there is any update available for your camera.

    For example if you have a Logitech camera check on the Logitech website for any update for your camera.


    Procedure 3 :

    Click on Start button, type "cmd", right-click on "Command prompt" and click on "Run as administrator".

    Copy-paste the following lines in the command prompt, one by one, pressing Enter after each line (to paste right-click at the top on "Administrator : command prompt" > Edit > Paste) :

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    sfc /scannow


    Procedure 4 :

    1. Click on the Start button, type "run" and click on "Run"
    2. Type "services.msc" (without quotes) and click on "Ok"
    3. Find "Windows Biometric Service", double click on it and click on "Stop"
    4. With File Explorer go to C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase and make a backup of all the files just in case. Move that backup outside of that folder.
    5. Once backed up delete all the files in C:\Windows\System32\WinBioDatabase
    6. Open another time "services.msc", double-click on Windows Biometric Service and restart it
    7. Go to Start, type "settings", click on "Settings", go to "Accounts", "Sign-in options" and register the Face data again"

    ***Moved from Windows 10/Windows Hello, lock screen & sign in***

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