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    fingerprint login

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by dellynelly, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. dellynelly

    dellynelly Notebook Enthusiast

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    anyone know how to make it that you HAVE to use your finger to log in? currently when windows load up, it gives me a choice between password or fingerprint, how can i disable the password typing
     
    dellynelly, Sep 12, 2008
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  2. philiptha

    philiptha Notebook Geek

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    I personally wouldn't recommend this because if your fingerprint reader malfunctions, you're screwed...
     
    philiptha, Sep 12, 2008
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  3. JinRoh

    JinRoh Notebook Evangelist

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    I think that's not possible as some people pointed out that it could be problematic in case of fingerprint reader malfunction.

    EDIT: I had the post opened for 15 minutes before answering , so I didn't read the first reply :p
     
    JinRoh, Sep 12, 2008
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I don't think this is possible to do because there is the possibility that the fingerprint scanner will malfunction. It just really isn't a good idea to rely on one form of login that requires physical access.
     
    atbnet, Sep 12, 2008
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