Windows 10: Automatic File Downloads - DB Install Scanner - What is this?

Today, this message continues to pop up at the bottom right of my computer screen. I'm using Windows 11 Pro. I suspect this is downloading from my OneDrive - and that should be fine. But, what is "DB install scanner?" And, how can I get more information on what exactly is getting downloaded and why?

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DB files

Hi Diarmid,





A .db file is a database file format for Windows. It stores data information in a series of tables, table files, and field data values. To best address your concern, we need to answer the following questions:

• Which application are you using to open the .db file?
• Are you getting an error message when trying to open the file? If yes, kindly provide us a screenshot.

We will be waiting for your response.

 

Fingerprint Scanner Not Working

Hello Gary,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

To resolve this issue try the following steps:

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  Have you updated the driver for the Finger Print scanner? If not, check on the manufacturer’s website (HP).
  
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  Check if installing the latest driver of the fingerprint scanner allows you to login using a Microsoft Account?
  

This issue might occur due to driver incompatibility since upgrading to Windows 10.



If you have the raw executable file of the corresponding driver for the validity sensor, I would suggest you to install the downloaded driver file in compatible mode with Windows 7 or 8. Refer to the following steps to do so.

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  Right click on the driver, and click on Properties.
  
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  Go to the Compatibility tab.
  
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  Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for:
  
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  Select Windows 7 in the list of Operating systems.
  
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  Click OK.
  
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  Double-click the driver file to install the driver and follow the onscreen instructions.
  
• 
  Reboot your computer.
  

Hope the above steps help.



Thank you.

 

Problem with installing scanner

Hi Saro,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

I understand the inconvenience that you are facing with the issue. We are glad to help you.

Please try the below methods and check:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to run “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

• 
  Press “Windows key + X”.
  
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  Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Search box and hit enter.
  
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  Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window.
  
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  Select “troubleshoot scanner” under Devices option.
  
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  Follow the On Screen instructions.
  

Method 2:

Un-install and re-install latest scanner drivers from the manufacturer’s website and see if that helps:

Follow these steps:

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  Press “Windows Key + X” from the keyboard.
  
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  Type “device Manager” without quotes in the search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Right click on the scanner drivers and select
  “Uninstall”.
  

Restart the computer once it is uninstalled.



Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist.



Thank you.