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    How do I use the fingerprint reader to protect files?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by propeller10, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. propeller10

    propeller10 Notebook Guru

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    I have a lenovo thinkpad with a fingerprint reader. Is it possible to use the reader to protect documents?

    For example : Opening a certain word document prompts me to dialog box that asks me to swipe my finger.

    thanks.
     
    propeller10, Jul 21, 2011
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  2. bogatyr

    bogatyr Notebook Evangelist

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    They used to have software that let you exchange fingerprints for passwords in Windows apps. Then you just swiped your finger to fill out the info. That would work with a password protected word document.

    Well... I don't remember if it was just web forms or any password screen.
     
    bogatyr, Jul 21, 2011
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    they removed it? :( any other options?

    The fingerprint reader is so convenient.
     
    propeller10, Jul 21, 2011
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    I use Protector Suite 2011 instead of the Lenovo stuff. It's put out by the maker of the reader (Upek) and does everything you'd expect to do with a reader cleanly and easily like system login, webpages, files/folders, etc.
     
    c17chief, Jul 21, 2011
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    Don't bother. That would indeed look cool, but you're much better off simply using something like TrueCrypt to protect your documents.
     
    ThinkRob, Jul 25, 2011
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