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FIngerprint censor?

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FIngerprint censor?

#1 Post by Rob_A_28 » Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:46 am

ive just installed a fingerprint reader to my llenovo thinkpad x230 and windows isnt letting me sign in with it, or even recognise it in windows hello. Any help would be appreciated
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Re: FIngerprint censor?

#2 Post by sebileis » Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:27 am

First, is the sensor being detected in Windows? If it is, do you have a password and PIN set up? Windows won't let you use the fingerprint reader if you don't have either of those set up.
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Re: FIngerprint censor?

#3 Post by RealBlackStuff » Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:06 am

Also check that your Security chip in the BIOS is activated...
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