“Google Chrome Is Trying to Fill Your Password” Explained
The “Google Chrome is trying to fill your password” pop-up appears when Google Chrome uses Windows Hello to auto-fill saved passwords. To use it, you must verify your identity with facial recognition, a fingerprint scan, or a PIN via Windows Hello.
While the feature is convenient, it can be frustrating if you prefer to enter your passwords manually. Thankfully, you can turn it off by following these easy methods.
Method 1: Tweak Google Chrome Setting to Turn off Windows Hello
Google Chrome offers a nifty way to turn off Windows Hello for filling passwords nested in its settings.
Step 1: Click on the three-dot menu at the top right of Google Chrome and select Settings.
Step 2: Select Autofill and passwords from the left sidebar and click Google Password Manager.
Step 3: Expand Settings from the sidebar and toggle off Use Windows Hello when filling passwords.
Method 2: Alter Windows Settings to Turn off Windows Hello
If you still get the Windows Hello pop-up for Google Chrome passwords, turn off the feature altogether from the Windows Settings app.
Note: Once you disable Windows Hello, I recommend enabling a different security method, such as a Security key, to improve Windows 11 sign-in security.
Step 1: Press the Windows + I shortcut to open the Settings app, select Accounts from the left sidebar, and click Sign-in options.
Step 2: Select PIN (Windows Hello) and click Remove next to Remove this sign-in option.
Step 3: Confirm your action by clicking the Remove button.
Method 3: Reinstall Google Chrome
Lastly, if nothing works, uninstall Google Chrome on your PC and install it afresh to remove Windows Hello for filling in Google Chrome passwords.
Step 1: Open Windows Settings, select Apps from the left sidebar, and click Installed apps.
Step 2: Locate Google Chrome, click its three-dot menu, and select Uninstall.
Step 3: Finally, download and install the latest Google Chrome browser.
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Last updated on 12 July, 2024
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