Windows "Fast Startup" saves a kernel image to the hard drive to speed up booting, but it can cause drivers like Wudfrd to skip the loading sequence. Open the and go to Power Options . Click "Choose what the power buttons do." Click "Change settings that are currently unavailable." Uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)."
Prevents the system from "killing" the driver to save battery. Reinstalls the core driver files manually. Fast Startup Forces a "clean" boot so all drivers load in order. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know:
The Wudfrd driver often fails because Windows turns off the device to save power before the driver can fully initialize. Right-click the button and select Device Manager . Windows "Fast Startup" saves a kernel image to
If the software driver file is corrupted, Windows will fail to load it every time you log in.
The error "The driver \Driver\Wudfrd failed to load for the device ROOT\WindowsHelloFaceSoftwareDriver\0000" is a common Windows Event Viewer entry. It usually occurs when a driver fails to start during the boot process or when the system wakes from sleep. Reinstalls the core driver files manually
Locate the device mentioned in the error (usually under or System devices ). Right-click the device and select Properties . Go to the Power Management tab.
If the service is running, click and then Start to refresh it. Click Apply and OK . 🔌 Method 2: Adjust Power Management Settings Right-click the button and select Device Manager
While it sounds technical, it is often related to power management settings rather than a hardware failure. 🛠️ Method 1: Check Windows Biometric Service
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 .
Is your currently working, or is it broken? Did this start happening after a specific Windows Update ?