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12-27-2021 10:43 AM - last edited on 08-20-2022 09:22 AM by MarcusC
My laptop has a Fingerprint reader but after last format it is missing the biometric driver, please help me download correct driver
tried to download from [Personal Information Removed] but none of drivers work
12-30-2021 12:35 PM
Hi@adityaagrawal04,
Thanks for engaging in the HP support community! This is a wonderful location to converse with the community, get assistance and find tips!
Let's try some troubleshooting steps now.
Step 1: Uninstall the Fingerprint reader software.
Click on the Ask Me Anything box beside the Start button.
Type Device Manager and open device manager from the search results.
Under the Biometric category, right-click on anything which is listed and select Uninstall.
Step 2: Restart the PC.
Step 3: Please download the latest Fingerprint reader software from this link.
Step 4: Install the software and configure your fingerprint.
Install the latest printer fingerprint drivers from this link. Click Here
Also, try the steps recommended below.
Step 1. Use the Windows shortcut keysWin + R to launch the Run.
Step 2. Type “gpedit.msc” and then hit the Enter.
Step 3. Expand Computer Configuration and then go to Administrative Templates -> Windows Components –> Biometrics.
Step 4. Double-click it and then open the Allow the use of biometrics setting.
Step 5. Tick the Enabled option.
Step 6. Click the Apply and then OK.
Step 7. Apply the modification one more time to the Allow users to log on using biometrics setting.
Step 8. Restart your computer and let the modification take effect.
If the issue still persists uninstall the fingerprint drivers from device manager and install the drivers using HP recovery manager and check if it helps.
Refer this article to know how to restore drivers using HP recovery manager.
You may also refer to this support document for - HP Notebook PCs - Troubleshooting a Fingerprint Reader (Windows
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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