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    Biometrics security in Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dman4x4, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. dman4x4

    dman4x4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I got a Dell D830 and Vista Business. My D830 has UPEK biometrics, how can I activate the finger swipe login for Vista?

    Regards,
    daMan
     
    dman4x4, Apr 2, 2008
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  2. alynch75

    alynch75 Notebook Evangelist

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    use the software that came with it..... LOL it should be in your start menu somewhere.
     
    alynch75, Apr 2, 2008
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  3. kvehh

    kvehh Notebook Consultant

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    also, u need to set a password for your user account
     
    kvehh, Apr 2, 2008
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  4. dman4x4

    dman4x4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It came with no software. I can say that Vista has found the right driver for the chip (UPEK). But can't find the program used to store the finger swipe.

    I downloaded UPEK driver again from dell.com but no luck
     
    dman4x4, Apr 2, 2008
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  5. dman4x4

    dman4x4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I do have password set in User Accounts, but no place to configure that account to use biometrics auth!!
     
    dman4x4, Apr 2, 2008
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    alynch75 Notebook Evangelist

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    contact dell... the software for it should have came with the machine. You need to get the install CDs
     
    alynch75, Apr 2, 2008
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  7. dman4x4

    dman4x4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good news, I just found an application that might be useful, it's called Embassy Trust Suite. The bad news is, after spending several minutes installing the software it gives an error and stops installation process.
     
    dman4x4, Apr 3, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Apr 3, 2008
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  9. flipfire

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    you can try other programs like Digital persona or Verisoft.
     
    flipfire, Apr 3, 2008
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  10. dman4x4

    dman4x4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys
     
    dman4x4, Apr 4, 2008
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    this is strange becuase its an xps dell will ship you a set of replacemnt disc for installing software and drivers. (free of charge)..... its one of the benefits of getting an xps system. now is your system a legit system or is it stolen or did u get it from ebay
     
    alynch75, Apr 4, 2008
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