Home windows Hey logins are borked for some customers after newest replace

I’d grouse and moan about Home windows 11 at each alternative, however I’ve to confess that Home windows Hey (which was launched with Home windows 10—oops, there I’m going once more) is nice. It brings that near-instant face unlock that’s develop into so handy on telephones to laptops, and desktops too for those who get the suitable webcam. However for those who like that easy login, perhaps maintain again on the most recent Home windows replace.

Microsoft says (by way of BleepingComputer) that as a consequence of a bug that impacts an “edge case” of customers, Home windows Hey won’t work after making use of the replace and working via some restoration settings. The issue impacts each face unlock and PIN logins. Customers shouldn’t be utterly locked out of their PCs, as long as they will bear in mind their Home windows password, but it surely’s undoubtedly a little bit of a heart-stopper for those who run into issues getting over that first hurdle.

Happily, the difficulty is certainly an edge case, as Microsoft says it solely exhibits up after utilizing the Settings > System > Restoration instrument to reset your PC and preserving native recordsdata. And even then, it solely occurs for those who allow System Guard Safe Launch or DRTM after making use of the replace. When you get into Home windows, presumably with the assistance of your password supervisor or a name to IT, you possibly can arrange Home windows Hey face unlock once more with a recent face scan.

The replace in query is Construct 26100.3775, launched on April eighth. This subject is little doubt irritating for those who encounter it, but it surely’s pretty unlikely given all these stipulations, so I doubt Microsoft will likely be in a rush to repair it until it begins affecting extra widespread customers.