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HP ProBook 430 G5 Base Model Notebook PC

Doesn't my system support thr fingerprint sensor? I don't understand why I have the sensor but it doesn't work.

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Hello @Ose101 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... I would like to help you.

 

Let me check your basic system configuration before we touch the <fingerprint sensor> ...

 

(1) Run    msinfo32

- Select <System Summary>:

--->>> Copy/screenshot/paste following key/value pairs:

 

OS Name

Version

System Model

System SKU

( equals HP product number (p/n) )

Processor

BIOS Version/Date

BaseBoard Product

BaseBoard Version

 

(2) Start Windows <Device Manager>

- Expand <Other devices> ? (Those entries are for hardware for which Windows has not loaded a suitable driver)

- Expand <Biometric Devices>

- Expand <Cameras>

- Expand <Mice and other pointing devices>

- Expand <Human Interface Devices>

--->>> Send screenshot

 

(3Please report your results

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System informationSystem information

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Device ManagerDevice Manager

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Hello @Ose101 

Thanks for reporting.

 

(1) The HP ProBook 430 G5 Notebook PC Product Specifications confirms:

 

Specification
Description
Client security software
Microsoft Defender (opt in and Internet connection required)
NOTE: 
Microsoft Defender Opt in and Internet connection is required for updates.
HP Client Security Suite Gen3 (Intel or AMD 7th or 8th Generation processors required)
HP Password Manager
NOTE: 
Requires Internet Explorer or Chrome or Firefox. Some websites and applications may not be supported. User might need to enable or allow the add-on or extension in the Internet browser.
Requires Internet Explorer or Chrome or Firefox. Some websites and applications may not be supported. User might need to enable or allow the add-on or extension in the Internet browser.
HP Security Manager (including Credential Manager and Password Manager)
HP DriveLock
HP Fingerprint Sensor
Absolute Persistence Module1
Power On Authentication

 

(2) Create Windows system <restore point>

How to Create a System Restore Point on Windows 10 or Windows 11

 

(3Download and install BIOS Update

HP Firmware Pack (Q85)

01.21.01 Rev.A12.6 MBAug 15, 2022Download

 

Why should you install the update ?

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16

Quote: "

Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:

      • An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance.
      • The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade.
      • HP Support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.

"

 

(4Reboot

(5Let BIOS be installed until it's completely done !

(6Download and install / update

HP Battery Health Manager BIOS Setting Update

1.0.2.1 Rev.A0.5 MBNov 20, 2020Download

Synaptics (Validity) Fingerprint Sensor Driver

4.5.701.0 Rev.A6.8 MBMay 10, 2019Download

Intel Management Engine Driver

2205.15.0.2623 Rev.W272.4 MBApr 18, 2022Download

 

(7Restart Windows

(8Test your notebook and fingerprint using Windows Hello setup

(9Please report your results

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Nothing has changed so farNothing has changed so far

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Well so far nothing has changed.

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Hello @Ose101 

 

(1) Enter BIOS

How to open the BIOS on your HP computer | @HPSupport

 

BIOS > Security and check [x] Fingerprint reset

- Save BIOS settings and exit

 

(2) Test again

(3) Please report your results

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Thanks for your response thus far @ub6424

I didn't find a 'fingerprint reset' so I did a security reset.

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Hello @Ose101 

Do you have valid HP warranty ?

 

Check status:

HP support

If status (date) is wrong:

--->>> HP PCs, printers - Dispute a warranty status

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