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    [HP 8440w]how can I use finger print without HP application ?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by iamthingy, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. iamthingy

    iamthingy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have installed validity sensor driver on my hp elitebook 8440w.
    However i am wondering if I can use fingerprint device without installing HP application.

    FYI, I could see the device in my device manager.
     
    iamthingy, Apr 8, 2010
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    As far as I know, there's a driver for it, but you still need to use HP ProtectTool package.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Apr 9, 2010
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    With Windows 7, the fingerprint reader should be recognised by Windows Update, from which you can obtain the software suite from the fingerprint reader vendor which you can use to register as a biometric credential without installing HP ProtectTools.
     
    chrixx, Apr 9, 2010
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    cpam Notebook Enthusiast

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    NC8430 work great with windows 7 no need for HP software to use fingerprint reader.
     
    cpam, Apr 10, 2010
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    iamthingy Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi, is your biometric device "Validity Sensor" ?
    My laptop has Validity sensor but I cannot use this because I cannot find the device in control panel
     
    iamthingy, Apr 11, 2010
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