Questions tagged [biometrics]
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Uses for Windows 7 fingerprint reader
I just bought a Thinkpad T410s. It comes with a finger print reader. I'm using it on Windows 7 Pro 64-bit for loging in.
Anyone have any other practical and useful ways to use it? For example, for loging in to websites or something.
Belmin Fernandez
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How to use fingerprint reader to unlock password protected GPG key?
I'm using my laptop's fingerprint reader to unlock computer and for sudo.
I also use a GPG key with password to sign my git commits.
Is there a way to have the GPG key be unlocked with fingerprint?
Relevant System information:
Operating System:…
Alireza
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Windows 7, View fingerprint scans on screen
I use the biometrics fingerprint reader in Windows 7 using an HP nc4400 laptop.
Everything works really well.
From a purely "cool/geek" factor I'd like to see the images of the fingerprint scans. I'm sure I remember with XP and HP's own software it…
Robin Day
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Cannot add fingerprint login to non-standard account in Windows 10
Tl;dr:I have successfully added a fingerprint to an administrative account, but it won't work with the built-in one. Bug?
When attempting to add fingerprint login with Windows Hello under the built-in administrative account in Windows 10, the…
Zosimas
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How to configure biometric logon on Windows 10 WITHOUT enabling PIN?
In Windows 8.1, i could enable fingerprint logon on my laptop. In Windows 10 i get a message “You need to configure PIN logon to add another fingerprint”. I am currently using a password to login into Windows. A PIN would be unwieldy to enter,…
kinokijuf
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Win8.1: how to Get fingerprint sensor EgisTec ES603 to work?
My Status: I have a Win8.1 system (no Upgrade 1). I have purchased the EgisTec ES603 fingerprint sensor in Amazon. It comes with an installation disk. I have installed the driver and the device is now showing up in the device manager (Geräte Manager…
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How can I use my IBM/Lenovo keyboard fingerprint reader on a non-lenovo Windows 7 PC?
When my old IBM workstation died I reused the IBM Fingerprint Keyboard (89P9037/KUF0452) on my new PC, but I have never been able to get the integrated fingerprint reader to work.
Under Windows 7, the device identifies itself as "Lenovo Preferred…
Mark Booth
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Upek Protector Suite and Dell Latitude E5520
I'm trying to install Protector Suite on a users Dell Laptop and it is telling me I have a finger print reader already installed. I'm going to guess it is something that comes preinstalled but none of the programs say anything about Biometric or…
JohnSmith
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How to access/mount a Windows USB device in WSL
In my Windows 10 host OS, I have a biometric USB device (a Fingerprint Scanner) installed:
❯ GET-CimInstance -query "SELECT * from Win32_PNPEntity where PNPClass = 'Biometric'"
Caption : U.are.U® 4500 Fingerprint Reader…
Fabrício Pereira
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How do I change or remove my FACE.ID from Windows 8?
Okay, so does anyone know how to change or remove a FACE.ID in Windows 8?
I set up the FACE.ID but the stupid thing can’t even recognize my face half the time so I want to remove it.
user412957
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Fingerprint reader on Windows 8
The fingerprint reader in my laptop (HP DV6 2005AX) isn't working in Windows 8. I think I had DigitalPersona drivers back in Windows 7. Their site shows that drivers for Windows 8 are not yet available. Is there a way to use my fingerprint reader in…
Bruce
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Can I re-enroll BioExcess fingerprints without Finger Convenience?
Just got a new Lenovo laptop and, like the idiot I am, typo'd my username. No problem, thinks I, I'll just remove that user and create a new one.
Unfortunately, I had already registered almost all my fingers to the typo'd account. Now, with my new,…
Tom Wright
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Windows Hello removing fingerprint by itself
I'm trying to push biometrics using GPO, below the settings applied. It works as I wasn't able to set it up but now Windows allows me to do so.
Yet every time I restart, fingerprint and PIN get removed. If I don't restart it will remove itself after…
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Biometric USB Flash Drive with 10+ Stored Fingerprints
I'm looking for a biometric (means it reads fingerprints) USB flash drive that allows 10+ users' to access with their fingerprints.
I need this to store sensitive data to which our support team is allowed to access. This will prevent us from storing…
mistiry
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How do I get my Lenovo fingerprint reader working again?
At some point the fingerprint reader on my Lenovo Tablet PC (X41, running XP) quit working. The login screen still says "press ctl-alt-del or swipe finger", but swiping a finger no longer does anything.
Configuration software appears to be all in…
Brian Knoblauch
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