Because Hello is a framework, it created a new market for hardware emulation. For years, standard webcams couldn't use Hello because they lacked the infrared depth sensors required to distinguish a live face from a photograph.

Do not download drivers from third-party hosting sites. Go directly to the official support portal matching your computer's manufacturer:

To set up Windows Hello on your device:

This creates an interesting technical paradox. Windows Hello isn't a program you install; it is a baked directly into the Windows kernel.

If you choose to use facial recognition, you'll need to: