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    BIOS password and figerprint scanner?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by TEKWRX, Feb 25, 2007.

  1. TEKWRX

    TEKWRX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Right now I have a BIOS password set up, but I was wondering if I could set it up to accept a scan from my finger instead? I like using that feature to log into windows. There is an option in the BIOS to "clear fingerprint data", but I'm not sure what that means because I don't see anyway to add fingerprint data...
     
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    which laptop is that ?? or is it a desktop your speaking about ?
     
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    Sorry, it's a notebook. SZ370
     
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    Nevermind, I found it. It's set up in the Protector Suite program
     
    TEKWRX, Feb 25, 2007
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    Well, it worked for a few days. Now it just prompts for the password. When I go into protector suite settings, It only has 2 options "system settings:, and "user settings". There used to be a 3rd setting called "power settings", but It's not there now. From the Protector Suite help file:

    Enabling Power-on Security
    Options for working with power-on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature (supported mainly in laptops). In most configurations, power-on security is enabled automatically after enrolling the first user.


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    Learn how to:
    To disable/enable the power-on security:
    Go to Start menu > Programs > Protector Suite QL ThinkVantage > ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software > Control Center.
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    Swipe your finger to display the Biomenu and select Control Center.
    Select Settings > Power-on Security. (The wizard will be displayed only in the event that your device supports power-on security.)
    Select Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader.
    Click on Finish.

    I don't have this option anymore. Very annoying. I've un-installed/re-installed Protector Suite, and un-installed/re-installed the scanner in the device manager and still nothing. What else can I try?
     
    TEKWRX, Feb 27, 2007
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