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The most common method is the PIN method since it doesn’t require special biometric hardware.

you’ve got the option to always change or remove it completely.

Windows 11 Hello setup

Windows 11 Hello setup

This authentication method requires a fingerprint reader.

Add Fingerprint

To register additional fingerprints, use these steps.

Once you complete the steps, you could sign in using another finger.

Sign-in options

This authentication method requires a camera supporting Windows Hello.

Windows 11 set up PIN

Windows 11 create new PIN

Change PIN option

Windows 11 change PIN

Windows 11 remove PIN

Set up fingerprint on WIndows 11

Windows Hello add a finger

Windows Hello start adding finger

Windows Hello remove fingerprint

Facial recognition setup

Configure Windows Hello Face

Improve recognition

Remove Facial recognition

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Windows 11 clean install

Windows 11 new PC install

Windows 10 to 11 upgrade preparation

Windows 11 Start menu customization settings

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

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