Can the Password Entry box be made default over Fingerprint login?

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  1. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 64Bit
       #1

    Can the Password Entry box be made default over Fingerprint login?


    Hey there guys, its 2 Bunny again. I've got a new question for the community today:

    On computers with Biometric Fingerprint scanners that are setup to log you in to Windows, I also have a password. In some situations it is easier for me to enter a password, and it will still let you login with your fingerprint on the password entry screen, so I was wondering if there was a way to make the login option go straight to the "enter your password" screen, as it would be more convenient either way.

    Thanks.

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  2. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    To disable the fingerprint reader, try this:

    Start> In search box type Device Manager and click enter> In Device Manager, locate your fingerprint reader> Right click it and Select Properties> Under the Driver Tab, click the Disable Button and confirm

    See if that doesn't do it. A Guy
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  3. Posts : 1,210
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (XP, 98SE, 95, 3.11, DOS 7.10 on VM) + Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx
       #3

    The login screen will show the last used method on the next login.
    If you login once with the password, then in the next login it will show the password box.
    If you swipe your finger on login, the next time it will show the biometric login icon.

    I'm not sure if there is a way to show the password box all the time, other than disabling the fingerprint reader (which would defeat the purpose :))

    Will check if it is possible and get back :)
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  4. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 64Bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    ANALOG Reply


    gladson1976 said:
    The login screen will show the last used method on the next login.
    If you login once with the password, then in the next login it will show the password box.
    If you swipe your finger on login, the next time it will show the biometric login icon.

    I'm not sure if there is a way to show the password box all the time, other than disabling the fingerprint reader (which would defeat the purpose :))

    Will check if it is possible and get back :)
    All right. Thanks.

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  5. Posts : 654
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    just unselect allow user to log on to Windows using their fingerprints
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  6. Posts : 1,210
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (XP, 98SE, 95, 3.11, DOS 7.10 on VM) + Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx
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    Pusspa said:
    just unselect allow user to log on to Windows using their fingerprints
    Hi Colin,
    The OP wants to login using the fingerprint scanner also. He just doesn't want the fingerprint login icon to be shown. He wants the password input box to be shown always (the fingerprint scanner works even if the password box is shown), that way he can login using either the password or fingerprint.

    The problem is that, the login screen shows the last used method only. So if you login using the fingerprint, the next time you login it will show the fingerprint icon and not the password box.
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  7. Posts : 1,113
    windows 7 professional & ultimate 64bit laptops
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    Pusspa said:
    just unselect allow user to log on to Windows using their fingerprints
    A Guy said:
    To disable the fingerprint reader, try this:

    Start> In search box type Device Manager and click enter> In Device Manager, locate your fingerprint reader> Right click it and Select Properties> Under the Driver Tab, click the Disable Button and confirm

    See if that doesn't do it. A Guy


    great advice guys!
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  8. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 64Bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    REPLY TO COMEDIAN Reply


    pacinitaly said:
    Pusspa said:
    just unselect allow user to log on to Windows using their fingerprints
    A Guy said:
    To disable the fingerprint reader, try this:

    Start> In search box type Device Manager and click enter> In Device Manager, locate your fingerprint reader> Right click it and Select Properties> Under the Driver Tab, click the Disable Button and confirm

    See if that doesn't do it. A Guy


    great advice guys!
    LOL! I guess it would've been great advice had we been trying to not log in with a fingerprint scanner.

    Do they have you employed with the 7FPodcast? If not, they're lacking a great comedian. :)

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  9. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
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    I've looked and looked, not found, the solution to get that small fingerprint icon away from logon screen user pics. Using Digital Persona software.

    It seems it's not possible. I know it's a very small issue, but that fingerprint symbol covering lower right fourth of user pic is really annoying. Disabling anything related to fingerprint reader disables the whole reader.

    Kari
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  10. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 64Bit
    Thread Starter
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    Multiple Problems Reply


    Kari said:
    I've looked and looked, not found, the solution to get that small fingerprint icon away from logon screen user pics. Using Digital Persona software.

    It seems it's not possible. I know it's a very small issue, but that fingerprint symbol covering lower right fourth of user pic is really annoying. Disabling anything related to fingerprint reader disables the whole reader.

    Kari
    Wow, yours is really messed up. Mine really bugs me too (its what I posted a thread about). I hope you figure out your fingerprint scanner woes too.

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