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    Power on fingerprint security with Vista

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rdevillers, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. rdevillers

    rdevillers Newbie

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    I upgraded an SZ370 from XP to Vista and the "Power On" security option is now missing from the Protector Suite software. This is the option that allows you to store fingerprins in the sensor itself. This in turn allows you to use your fingerprint for power-on authentication and single sign on (the authentication is passed from the BIOS to Windows). I am running Protector Suite 5.6.0.3278 (the latest version posted on Sony's web site).

    Has anyone had this happen and figured out a solution? I have been talking to Sony for over 3 weeks and they don't have any suggestions other than re-install Protector Suite (which I have done numerous times).

    Thanks in advance.
     
    rdevillers, Apr 30, 2007
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  2. pistonripper

    pistonripper Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has any got a solution to this....I've been having the same problem..
     
    pistonripper, May 20, 2007
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    leadweight Notebook Consultant

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    Update to the latest bios.
    Press F2 on boot, find the option to clear data from the fingerprint sensor and do it. Make sure your passwords are set in bios and the password on boot feature is enabled, or it will not work.
    Boot, it worked for me.
     
    leadweight, May 20, 2007
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  4. rdevillers

    rdevillers Newbie

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    The problem is that Protector Suite does not enable the options to save the passwords to the bios nor allow the password on boot feature.

    I cleared my passwords from the sensor (they were there from when this worked with Windows XP) and it still did not work.

    Thanks
     
    rdevillers, May 20, 2007
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    wuruoyu Notebook Consultant

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    set power on password in bios first, then it will show up the setting in "Protector Suite "
     
    wuruoyu, May 20, 2007
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    I have the power on password set in the BIOS and it makes no difference.

    Thanks
     
    rdevillers, May 21, 2007
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    dbest1a Notebook Enthusiast

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    Vista and Viaos don't seem to mix well... Still trying to get my dads to run right.
     
    dbest1a, May 28, 2007
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