Fingerprint Reader Why or Why Not?

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I am thinking about buying a fingerprint reader and I would like to know the pros and the cons.
 

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Pros:

Can be useful with the right Win 7 compatible software - log in to forms/passwords.

Cons:

Your finger can be cut off to gain access, and even with a password, your system can be compromised, so options will need to adjusted in the software.
 

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i install biometrics readers on high security areas and vaults in RL. The high end units work well but most are just toys and not worth the effort. Be careful.

Ken
 

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Thanks, any ideas of what I should be looking for?
 

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Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz
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Asus P5B-VM
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Kingston DDR2 3 gigs total Dual channels Symmetric
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NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Sound Card
Hi defonition Sound max
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CisNet
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1280*1024
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WDC WD16000AA-00L7A0 SATA DRIVE
WDC IDE Drive 80 gigs.
PSU
Raidmax 380 watt
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Generic brand
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Standard fan
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Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
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Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
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Thanks, any ideas of what I should be looking for?
I assume you want it to control computer log in for convenience not high-level security and for that most mid level readers would do. I'll check some out and get back to you.

Ken
 

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Dell Optiplex 980
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Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
Thanks
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz
Motherboard
Asus P5B-VM
Memory
Kingston DDR2 3 gigs total Dual channels Symmetric
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Sound Card
Hi defonition Sound max
Monitor(s) Displays
CisNet
Screen Resolution
1280*1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD16000AA-00L7A0 SATA DRIVE
WDC IDE Drive 80 gigs.
PSU
Raidmax 380 watt
Case
Generic brand
Cooling
Standard fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
Mouse
Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
Internet Speed
5.0 mbs
Other Info
MSE anti-virus
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