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Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Allow domain users to log on using biometrics

This policy setting determines whether users with a domain account can log on or elevate User Account Control (UAC) permissions using biometrics.

If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows allows domain users to log on to a domain-joined computer using biometrics.

If you disable this policy setting, Windows prevents domain users from logging on to a domain-joined computer using biometrics.

Note: Prior to Windows 10, not configuring this policy setting would have prevented domain users from using biometrics to log on.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductBiometrics Configuration Settings
CategoryBiometrics
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows7
Registry Key[HKLM]SOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftBiometricsCredential Provider
Value NameDomain Accounts
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0