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    Fingerprint software

    Discussion in 'HP' started by yogibear 1987, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. yogibear 1987

    yogibear 1987 Newbie

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    Hi does anyone know of any software i can use my HP Pavilion dv2500 Notebook PC fingerprint scanner to lock and unlock folders with the scanner?

    Much thanks

    Yogi
     
    yogibear 1987, Nov 1, 2007
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  2. hr_phenom

    hr_phenom Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think that is possible with the Verisoft software. You might need something else.
     
    hr_phenom, Nov 2, 2007
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  3. orev

    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    You need software that does the locking. The fingerprint scanner just would enter the password, it does not do anything like that on it's own. If you want a really secure your data, use truecrypt.
     
    orev, Nov 2, 2007
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  4. knightluo

    knightluo Notebook Geek

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    I am very interest in this topic, too. What are some names of software that able to do this?
     
    knightluo, Nov 2, 2007
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    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    The fingerprint reader can enter passwords for truecrypt.
     
    orev, Nov 2, 2007
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