Windows 10: Windows Hello suddenly stopped on local account

Discus and support Windows Hello suddenly stopped on local account in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am a home user with Windows 10 Pro. My primary account is a Local account. I was relying on my Windows Hello to log in, but I'm getting an error now... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by syndaryl, Feb 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM.

  1. syndaryl Win User

    Windows Hello suddenly stopped on local account


    I am a home user with Windows 10 Pro. My primary account is a Local account. I was relying on my Windows Hello to log in, but I'm getting an error now at the login screenWhen I click on the prompt to set up my pin, nothing happens. When I click sign in options, my face is no longer an option.I apparently do not remember the password I am not convinced but that's my problem.I have other admin accounts on the system, they are Microsoft accounts and are still working fine with their passwords and their Hello.How can I gain access to my local account, given that I have another admin account on t

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  2. Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
  3. Yaqub K Win User
    Local Account password changed to Online Account Password

    Hi,

    I suggest you to follow the steps on how to switch from Microsoft account to Local account:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Local account instead.
    • Enter your Microsoft account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the Local account and click OK.
    • Now, login to Local account.
    Hope it helps.
     
  4. Zakin Win User

    Windows Hello suddenly stopped on local account

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Windows Hello suddenly stopped on local account :(
     
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