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    M1330 fingerprint

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by macreyes, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. macreyes

    macreyes Notebook Guru

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    how do i reset the fingerprint?
    my dad tested the fingerprint thinggy and forgot the password. now, he's on vacation, and i cannot open the fingerprint control panel.

    is there a way to reset?

    thanks
     
    macreyes, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. basskiddanny

    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    You will need the password as far as I know.

    If you re-format the laptop it should reset it if you chose to store fingerprints using a software key, but I *THINK* if you chose to use a hardware key (This allows a max of 21 store prints) then it might not work for you...
     
    basskiddanny, Jul 30, 2008
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    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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    i dont really know how fingerprint works but i think it should have at least a password to enter... if so u can use CIA Commander... its an utility that boots up and let u change the password.
     
    aespinalc, Jul 30, 2008
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  4. Entropic

    Entropic Notebook Guru

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    I believe discussing security bypasses on these forums are a no-no so I'd suggest halting this discussion until the thread is closed.
     
    Entropic, Jul 30, 2008
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