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    NC8430 fingerprint reader

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pacman, Oct 16, 2006.

  1. pacman

    pacman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there an 8430 / Windows XP Pro user on this forum who can tell me whether the system has to be in Administrator mode for the 8430 fingerprint reader to function ?

    Why do I ask ? Because I normally run my computers in XP User mode to prevent unwanted software from being installed on the machine. I change into Administrator mode only when I want to install software or make system changes. It's just a simple security precaution in addition to firewall, AV, spyware checks, complex passwords, etc etc.

    It would be pain in the neck if I had to log in as Administrator each time I want to use the fingerprint reader.
     
    pacman, Oct 16, 2006
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    niemassacre Notebook Evangelist

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    I've only fooled around with it sparingly so far, but I think that the Administrator can allow other users to set up accounts with the reader. Will check later.
     
    niemassacre, Oct 16, 2006
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  3. pacman

    pacman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks very much for checking. Look forward to hearing your reply.
     
    pacman, Oct 16, 2006
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