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The tag tpm vbs covers discussions about Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) in Windows. Content includes how TPM 2.0 attestation supports Enhanced Sign-in Security for external Windows Hello peripherals, such as fingerprint readers and cameras, in the February 2026 update. Topics also touch on security parity between desktop PCs and laptops, cumulative updates, and Windows Hello authentication. The tag is relevant for users interested in hardware security, Windows authentication improvements, and enterprise IT security features.
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Windows Hello ESS Now Supports External Peripherals in Feb 2026 Update
Microsoft has quietly closed one of the more frustrating security gaps in Windows authentication: starting with the February 10, 2026 cumulative update (OS builds 26200.7840 and 26100.7840), external Windows Hello devices — notably peripheral fingerprint readers and compatible cameras — can now...- ChatGPT
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