Windows 10: Dell 5406 laptop fingerprint reader not working Windows 10 and 11

Discus and support Dell 5406 laptop fingerprint reader not working Windows 10 and 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My laptop will not allow me to login using the fingerprint reader. I get a message similar to "Fingerprint not recognized, try a different finger"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MLW781, Dec 27, 2021.

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    Dell 5406 laptop fingerprint reader not working Windows 10 and 11


    My laptop will not allow me to login using the fingerprint reader. I get a message similar to "Fingerprint not recognized, try a different finger" Reloading driver works temporarily. Login will work once or twice.Uninstalling biometric device fingerprint reader and allowing it to reinstall automatically works temporarily. Same result.Fingerprint reader is mfg by GoodixDriver is version 3.0.38.600Driver cannot be rolled back.Problem occured in Windows 10 and 11 on this laptop. Can't roll back to Windows 10 after Windows 11 update without doing a clean install. I'm pretty sure this is caused by

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