Windows

To disable all biometric devices, including facial recognition hardware, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.

2. Expand the Biometric Devices section.

3. Right-click on your biometric device (e.g., IR camera) and choose Disable device.

4. Confirm the action when prompted.

Disabling the biometric device prevents the system from using any biometric authentication methods.

Facial recognition, offered through Windows Hello, is convenient for signing in to your Windows device. However, there are scenarios where disabling this feature is preferable, such as privacy concerns, device sharing, or technical issues. This guide outlines three methods to disable facial recognition on Windows 10 and 11.

To manage certificates in Windows, you can use two key tools:

• certmgr.msc: This tool helps manage certificates for individual users on the computer. It allows you to view, import, export, and manage various certificate-related tasks for your user account.
• certlm.msc: This tool is used to manage certificates at the computer level rather than individual user accounts. It enables you to handle certificates for system-wide applications and services, including viewing, importing, and exporting certificates relevant to the entire computer.

"DefaultUser1" in Windows is a system-generated user profile created during system updates or installations. It typically appears when Windows encounters issues creating or updating a user profile. This profile is used internally by the system and is not meant for regular user interaction. More information about DefaultUser1 and how it interacts with your account can be found in this support article: Who Is It "DefaultUser1" in Windows.