To remove the fingerprint scanner from Windows 10, you are essentially removing the fingerprint sign-in option configured within Windows Hello settings. This process disables your ability to log in using your fingerprint.
Removing the Fingerprint Sign-in Option in Windows 10
Follow these simple steps to remove your registered fingerprints from your Windows 10 system:
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Access Sign-in Options:
- Type and search "Sign-in options" in the Windows search bar.
- Click "Open" to launch the settings window.
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Select Fingerprint Recognition (Windows Hello):
- Within the Sign-in options, locate and select "Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello)." This section manages your fingerprint authentication settings.
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Remove Fingerprint:
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Once you've selected "Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello)," you will see an option to "Remove." Click this button.
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Confirm your action if prompted.
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Following these steps will effectively remove the fingerprint sign-in option from your Windows 10 device, preventing you or anyone else from using previously registered fingerprints to log in. This does not physically remove the scanner hardware but disables its software integration for authentication purposes.
Windows Security Settings
