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@@ -76,6 +76,8 @@ Biometric Unlock allows for seamless access to your Windows Desktop App using [W
 Windows Hello must be enabled on your computer **before** it can be enabled in Bitwarden.
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+{% callout success%}Windows Users may need to install the [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads){:target="\_blank"} before Windows Hello can be turned on in Desktop Preferences.{% endcallout %}
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 1. In your Desktop App, select **File** → **Settings**.
 2. In the Security section, an **Unlock with Windows Hello** option will appear if Windows Hello is supported and enabled on your computer: