#Install fingerprint reader windows 7 install
#Install fingerprint reader windows 7 drivers
#Install fingerprint reader windows 7 full

Ensure that there is no other fingerprint recognition software runningВ (such as that preloaded on some laptops).Ensure that the PC is connected to the internet.Ensure that you have a valid Windows password, or set one up prior to using fingerprint to sign in.Installation and troubleshooting steps are described below. Users enroll and manage biometric credentials within the Windows Control Panel.

#Install fingerprint reader windows 7 drivers

The BIO-key SideSwipe utilizes Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) drivers that are automatically downloaded from Windows Updates after the reader is connected.

#Install fingerprint reader windows 7 full

Select your operating system for full details Speak with your system administrator on opening those permissions to allow the use of the fingerprint reader. Note: Some domain-joined computers may limit the ability to use PINs or Biometrics as a domain security policy. Proceed to use your Fingerprint or PIN to log in to your Windows system.

You may enroll more than one finger, but enroll only one finger per enrollment pass.

Select to Enroll a Fingerprint, and follow prompts to enroll.

Assure a PIN is set, as that will allow a biometric to be used.

Go to user Accounts off the start menu (Windows 10), or control panel Biometrics (Windows 7).

#Install fingerprint reader windows 7 install

Install the drivers, use Windows Device Manager to update drivers, and point to the downloaded driver files.If drivers fail to download, you can get them from theВ Reader Documentation pages below.You can confirm the drivers are installed by checking the Windows Device Manager for the biometric device.Monitor the System Tray in the lower right for messages of installing and complete.Drivers should automatically download from Windows Update and install.Plugin the fingerprint reader to a USB port.See Windows Settings and Updates for status. Important: Please ensure your Windows computer is up to date with Windows Updates, as new device drivers may be blocked if you are not current or awaiting a reboot to complete an install. It is important to review all details on this page. You may need to enter your password the first time you log on to enable fingerprint log in for your account.Please read the following details for support with your BIO-key SideSwipe fingerprint reader. You should then be able to log on to your laptop using your fingerprint. Select Finish and then close the window.Keep running your fingerprint over the reader until the Finger enrolled successfully! message appears.Select the finger you want to use to log in by clicking the white circle around it in the diagram (repeat this to add more).Enter your University password and click Next.Once the Fingerprint Application Manager loads, click the Get Started button.

Go to Synaptics FMA in your Start Menu (may need to use search to find it).You may want to remove your laptop from its docking station at this point to make your next steps easier. Install the driver from the HP website if your laptop was purchased from the University's Hardware Catalogue. Go to the Start Menu, select All Programs, and scroll down to the Synaptics folder to select Synaptics FMA. Open the Synaptics Fingerprint Manager Windows Staff Desktop