Login interface on Windows 11 display
Login interface on Windows 11 display
This setup seems unusual with your XPS 15 9510. It appears the device switches between login methods depending on whether it's docked or used as a standalone laptop, and sometimes fails to recognize your fingerprint when needed. There isn’t an obvious built-in setting to force automatic password entry, but you could try adjusting the display settings or checking for software updates that might affect facial recognition accuracy. If the issue persists, consider testing with a different fingerprint sensor or clearing the system cache.
I’m not aiming to completely turn off biometrics, just to have it always return to the password screen. An external Windows Hello webcam might be the solution, though it feels like more work than simply clicking a button each time I need to log in at my desk. It seems odd to me that Microsoft would go this far, possibly just leaving remnants from an older version of Windows—it looks quite outdated for my use case.
This appears to prevent biometric access entirely, rather than just disabling it.
The problem lies in the fact that even if a method existed, using biometrics would still require manually changing your login at the start, which doesn’t save you time. Why maintain it? Some settings are restricted in Safe Mode, as noted by @GoodBytes—this is likely a limitation.
Question posed, I missed it. Every "answer" is identical. Differences appear across Windows updates, and Microsoft offers its own utility, so it’s best to rely on the official tool.