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    Fingerprint reader on XP w/ T400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Arez20469, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. Arez20469

    Arez20469 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found the fingerprint software in Start\ThinkVantage\Lenovo Fingerprint Software, and swiped my finger (which it recognized).

    How do I get it to log-in with my fingerprint reader at startup?
     
    Arez20469, Sep 9, 2008
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    what do you currently use at start-up/logon?
     
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    i have the same problem i just use a typed password to get in but would like the finger scan.
     
    jbabbz, Sep 9, 2008
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    Same as the guy above, a password. I'd like to log-in with the built-in fingerprint reader though.
     
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    Any solution to this?
     
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    Oh Sorry, forgot:

    Open up Lenovo Fingerprint Software
    swipe finger or type pw
    settings
    authentication> windows authentication >
    check "use finger print scan instead of..."

    restart comp or logoff to test
     
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    i am in the process of trying that out now ... lets see
     
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    I tried that an hour ago and just did so again. It still doesn't work, and I can log-in to the admin account just by clicking on "Administrator".
     
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    it worked thanks a lot keltix....... ohh and for any one who it looking the step by step:
    1:start
    2.all programs
    3.ThinkVantage
    4.ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
    5.user enrollment
     
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    start
    run
    control userpasswords2
    check "users must enter a username and pw..."

    restart
     
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    Works, thanks
     
    Arez20469, Sep 9, 2008
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