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Use Hello in Windows with Parallels
I am using Windows 11 under Parallels on a M1 MacBook Pro. I have installed 1Password 8 for Windows and the Edge extension. I would like to enable unlocking 1Password with Hello but that setting is g...
The newest version of Parallels, Parallels 19, supports Touch ID with Windows Hello. Here's the Parallels KB article. https://kb.parallels.com/129870
I've tried it, and I haven't been blown away. I think there are some things with using a Microsoft account (and password), the PIN login option etc. I haven't been able to get it to use Touch ID successfully. I'll often get a prompt to enter my password (Microsoft account password), which I have to go look up.
When I have some free time, or when Parallels releases a point release, I'll try it again. I love the idea. At the moment, though, for me, it fails the Apple "it just works" test. 😉
