This document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader.
A fingerprint reader is a security device that uses a scanned image of your fingerprint to authenticate who you are. With fingerprint security software you can log on to applications and secure web sites by scanning your fingerprint instead of typing your Username and password on the keyboard.
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If your computer model uses HP SimplePass 2011 version 5.x or later by AuthenTech, see Setup and Use the SimplePass 2011 Fingerprint Reader.
To use a fingerprint reader, there must be at least one Windows User account, and that account should require a password to log on to Windows. You can register a new fingerprint or web site at any time.
Fingerprint Reader
Enable Windows Hello Fingerprint Login. The option for fingerprint setup will not appear. Is there a third party software that is able to recognize and use the HP Elitebook 8560w reader? The most common biometric device is a fingerprint reader, so I will be using this as the example to show you how to set up and use it in Windows 7. Setting up the fingerprint reader I have a fingerprint reader built in my laptop so it shows up in devices and printers without me installing any driver after I installed Windows 7. HP Notebook PCs - Using HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader (Windows 7, Vista) Enrolling your fingerprints in SimplePass Registering or managing a secure logon account with SimplePass in Windows 7 or Vista.