Windows Hello feature on Windows 11/10 computers helps a user get logged in to a supported device faster. It makes use of biometric authentication to authenticate and log the user into the device. For this, there is a setting called Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face. This feature enables the device to auto-unlock as soon as the biometric input is authenticated. But sometimes, even though this setting is enabled in the Windows Settings app, it does not tend to work properly. One can encounter a very annoying yet simple error. We will check out how to fix this error in this guide. Let’s see how to fix when Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognises your face is not working.
Fix Automatically dismiss Lock Screen if Windows recognizes face NOT working
There are three ways by which one can fix this issue of Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face not working. They are as follows:
- Run System File Checker
- Using the Registry Editor
- Refresh your computer.
1] Run System File Checker
Run the System File Checker. This will replace potentially corrupted system files as this error might be a result of corrupt system files and the operating system components.
2] Use the Registry Editor
Open the Windows Command Prompt with administrator-level rights.
Enter the following command:
wmic useraccount list brief
Note down the SID for your User Account.
Now, open the Windows Registry Editor.
Navigate to the following path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\FaceLogon\
In the directory, look for a key named the SID we noted above.
When you enter that key, you will find a DWORD on the right panel named as AutoDismissOn.
If you set its value to 1, it will enable the feature of Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face.
And if you set its value to 0, it will disable the feature of Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face.
Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
3] Reset your computer
If nothing helps, back up your data and then Reset your computer by keeping your files and clean installing Windows 11/10. It fixes all the issues along with the lock screen error.
Also read: How to customize the Windows 11 Lock Screen or Sign in screen
How do you automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face?
To automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face, you need to enable it in the settings. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC and click on Accounts. Then, click on the Sign-in options and expand the Facial recognition (Windows Hello) tab by clicking on it. Check the box beside Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face.
How to remove Windows Face Recognition?
Removing Windows Face Recognition is a simple process. You need to open the Settings app, click on Accounts, and select Sign-in options. Then, expand the Facial recognition (Windows Hello) and click on the Remove button to remove it. After the reboot, you will see the Windows facial recognition disabled.
Related read: Windows Hello Facial Recognition setup not working in Windows.
