Windows 10: Fingerprint reader on windows 10

I've been using Windows 7 Ultimate for a few years now with AuthenTec Protector Suite 2012 installed and a TrueMe fingerprint reading device.

The Protector Suite software allowed me to login to windows using a fingerprint and to use fingerprints to open password protected files as well as entering passwords into web screens. The software maintained a database, which allowed any entry of a password to be stored against a fingerprint.

Consequently, I've become used to simply swiping the fingerprint reader to enter all my passwords. Brilliant!

Along comes Windows 10 and I can't get Protector Suite 2012 to install. It gives the error "To use this product, Windows Biometric Framework must be enabled.". I can successfully setup Windows 10 Hello to use the fingerprint reader to login to Windows 10, but this is a small fraction of the potential of using fingerprints.

Anyone any idea on how to enable Windows Biometric Framework. By the way I've already tried using gpedit.msc to Enable "Allow the use of biometrics" but this doesn't appear to make the slightest bit of difference.

Alternatively, is there any Windows 10 compatible software out there that will do more than simply allow me to use my fingerprint reader to login. I would like to use it to enter passwords for protected files and web page inputs.

I performed a clean, fresh install of Windows 10 Pro alongside my existing Windows 7 Ultimate, so I can dual boot. Until I get ALL the functionality I currently have with Windows 7, I won't be switching to Windows 10 anytime soon.

:)

 

Windows 10 and Fingerprint Reader Compatibility.

I am looking for some information before I upgrade a PC with a fingerprint reader.

I have a HP DV7 running Windows 7 home Premium. It has a fingerprint reader that I use for a large number of passwords.

The actual fingerprint reader uses Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver.

The password database uses HP's SimplePass software.

Are there any known compatibility issues with Windows 10 and the fingerprint reader and it's supporting software?

Note HP has not updated the fingerprint reader software since 2011.

Their stance is:

HP has not tested this product for upgrade to Windows 10 and will not be developing

Windows 10 drivers for this product.

 

Windows Hello

Fingerprint log-in does not function with Windows Hello using Windows 10 on a Dell Latitude E7450 equipped with a built-in Fingerprint Reader.
Technique used to scan fingerprint is resting finger on reader, momentarily pausing, and then moving finger upward.

Problem started when using Settings to add fingerprint of index and middle finger of right hand - reader did not recognize fingerprints.
Contacted Dell for assistance to replace reader and update driver. New reader finally recognized fingerprints after multiple attempts to add fingerprints.

After fingerprints were added, only a few log-ins have been successful using fingerprints.
Most attempts to log-in with fingerprints lead to messages prompting me to clean reader and/or require log in with PIN after too many unsuccessful attempts. Cleaning the new reader with a dry cloth did not help.



Please let me know tips for using Finger Print Reader to log in from Windows Hello.

 

Hi, I hope my experience can help you:

Lately I v got a Fujitsu LifeBook S935, with Validity Sensor, and few days ago' I decided to migrate from Windows 7 x64 to Windows 10 x64.
Done this, my validity Fingerprint Sensor was not recognized anymore.
With Win7 I was using UPEK Protector Suite WBF version (UPEK does exist in WBF version and in Common version, both x32 and x64) and a WBF Finger Sensor Driver.
I tried to do the same with Win10, but when I was trying installing UPEK Protector Suite WBF (Windows Biometric Framework) version, the install was stopping with the error "You do not have the Windows Biometric Framework" (the message was different but the meaning is that one).
Meanwhile neither UPEC Common version neither DigitalPersonal were recognising any driver (I tried a lot of them).
I understood with my configuration just a WBF driver was working, so that I found a receipt in order to go through.
I paste my receipt here below, do not make me too advanced questions, I am not an expert, I just found a way that I reckon can help all those are dealing with Windows 10 and a Validity Sensor:

ACTIVATE BIOMETRICS SERVICE IN WIN 10
Press the Windows + R key simultaneously to open 'Run'
services.msc
On the Left side set as Automatic and Start the service
- Windows Biometric Service

SET BIOMETRIC POLICY
Press the Windows + R key simultaneously to open 'Run'
gpedit.msc
On the Right side select Administrator Template/'Windows Components/Biometrics
On the Left side switch to Enable
- Allow the use of biometrics
- Allow users to log on using biometrics

DRIVER
Install Last version of Windows Biometric Driver for the sensor, in Fujitsu LifeBook S935 (to install is better you unpack the driver and then use “Let me peek from a list of drivers in my computer”, avoid the setup), the suitable driver seems “VS-FORCED-NTx64-WBF_0050_DRV-drp”
https://devid.drp.su/?dev=USB%5CVID_...050%26REV_0060


SIMULATE WINDOWS BIOMETRIC FRAMEWORK PRESENCE IN WINDOWS 10 (WBF)
Copy biocpl.dll ( Biometrics Control Panel ) in Windows\System32 Folder, you can find it around or copy from a previous Windows 7 installation (x32 or x64 doesn’t matter: is a 32 bit dll)

Register it by Pressing the Windows + R key simultaneously to open 'Run'
Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\biocpl.dll


INSTALL UPEC WBF
Install UPEK Protector Suite “UPEK Protector Suite WBF v.5.9.7.7279 64bit”
http://www.touslesdrivers.com/index....12&v_code=1450
UPEK released the last versions of Protector Suite before stopping develop and support.

Bye

 

HP with Validity sensor

Clean installed Wn10 1607 (and most other builds) - no issues with the finger print reader (or any other issues really - maybe some cosmetic complaints or temporary issues that were resolved by an update or .... the next build)

You might try uninstalling the software and the device drivers for the fingerprint reader.

Cold start the machine and run Windows Update manually

Windows 8 and Windows 10 are very good at providing working drivers, not the latest, but they work (98% ot the time) and do not cause BSODs