Microsoft Patch Update Causes Windows Hello Login Failures

April 9, 2025, 5:20 pm

Recent reports reveal that Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday update has disrupted the Windows Hello biometric authentication system, leaving a significant number of users unable to log in. Affected customers have encountered persistent glitches preventing fingerprint or facial recognition from functioning properly, which has sparked widespread frustration and raised concerns about device security. The malfunction appears directly linked to the newly released update, and while technical experts closely analyze the issue, Microsoft has yet to provide a confirmed fix or workaround to restore normal login functionality.

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