0000 __top__ | The Driver Driver Wudfrd Failed To Load For The Device Root Windowshellofacesoftwaredriver

Since this error specifically mentions WindowsHelloFace , the service responsible for facial recognition may be stuck or disabled. Press , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Scroll down to Windows Biometric Service . Right-click it and select Properties . Set the Startup type to Automatic .

The driver depends on the Windows Driver Foundation (UMDF) service. If this service is set to "Manual," it may not load in time during boot. Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Since this error specifically mentions WindowsHelloFace

This warning is frequently logged during the boot process if the system tries to initialize facial recognition too quickly. Troubleshooting Steps Since this error specifically mentions WindowsHelloFace

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