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    Fingerprint reader login question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fletdo, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. fletdo

    fletdo Newbie

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    If I use a fingerprint reader to login to my system, can I have a password in case the fingerprint reader won't work? So that I can either use my fingerprint or password to login?
     
    fletdo, Jan 8, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    All a fingerprint reader does is type in a password for you. So yes.
     
    Lithus, Jan 8, 2008
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    Sponsi, Jan 8, 2008
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    A BIOS password doesn't do anything. Trust me.
     
    Lithus, Jan 8, 2008
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    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    ^^ He got it on the dot. You can still manually type in a password.
     
    klutchrider, Jan 8, 2008
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