I'm beginning to have a feeling that the problem in my case lies most with HP Simple Pass (but, what do I know). I've tried a bunch of different drivers and HP Simple Pass versions, and the only one that enables my fingerprint reader (sensor light goes on, able to register prints, but only able to sign into local accounts, not into Microsoft accounts or web browsers) is this one: HP SimplePass by Digital Persona (btw, this one looks nothing like the other HP Simple Pass's I've tried. It has a different look. http://tinypic.com/r/2nrg8bc/5). It's the one that originally came with my laptop. The thing is, no matter what drivers I use, Windows 8, nor Internet Explorer 11 will acknowledge that I have a fingerprint reader (it's not in the control panel, there's no fingerprint option in the sign in options; and although the fingerprint icon with the plus sign comes up in Internet Explorer, it does not react to fingerprint swipes and I cannot add log ons).
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I read somewhere that this version: fingerprint sensor software suite 4.03.034.000 worked for someone, but I can't find it anywhere.
Oct 31, 2013 I just upgrated to Windows 8.1, and now the fingerprint reader doesn't work anymore. This is for my HP laptop with the Validity fingerprint sensor. Hope this helps someone else. Did this solve your problem? I installed the original Validity driver and HP Simple Pass that came with my laptop using compatibility and the sensor.
Hp Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver Windows 8.1 Download
Is there any build in UI for that kind of hardware like it exist in Modern UI for WiFi, Bluetooth, Broadband mobile and other common settings or I'm forced to use separate software (besides the obvious drivers for hardware)? The thing is that I have build-in fingerprint reader in my laptop and I have installed all necessary official drivers for it (and it looks like they are working fine, btw). But I did not find any UI settings where I could change Sign-in option from password/picture password/pin to fingerprint.
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I used this offical driver (version 4.5.124.00) for my Validity VFS491 sensor (HP Elitebook 8570w). It supports native Windows 8.1 fingerprint enrollment.
Well, after digging a while a lot I've finally managed to make it work on my machine so I guess now I could answer my own question - just in case someone will find it useful.
Firstly - all credits for the solution belong for Axel Foley with his awesome post Quick-guide for Validity fingerprint device drivers and SimplePass software Windows 7 and Windows 8 (only for HP Notebooks) on Notebookreview's forum.
The trick was (as always) with specific driver version (not even close to the latest!). In my case it was Validity WBF v4.3.100.0 by Validity. Note that the link to the driver is NOT from the official vendor, but from some third-party site (although this link IS from original Axel's post)! So, as always:
! Use it only on you own risk !
In short - yes, this was the only thing to do - reinstall driver for fingerprint hardware with just a few reboots between (re-)installation.
For the long answer I recommend to read the original post from Axel.
And finally - the screenshot below was acquired from my HP EliteBook 2760p with VFS471 sensor and v4.3.100 driver installed from the link above. So it may not work for other configurations.
PS. I believe this setting was there since Windows 8, unfortunately I did not find time to solve this issue with fingerprint until 8.1 preview. But now it is not relevant :)
Update: now even Fingerprint authentication API started working for me in Windows Store apps.
SevenateSevenateAn update for Windows 10 and Validity VFS471 driver installation for Windows Hello feature to work. Tested on HP 6560b notebook (PID=003c).
- Go to microsoft update catalog: seach for synaptics wbf, get latest 4.5.5XX fingerprint driver for PID=0017 (currently, I'm using version 4.5.516). Link: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=WBF%200017
- Download CAB file and extract driver (use 7-zip) to some folder on disk
- Go to device manager -> fingerprint device (VID_138A&PID_003C) -> driver tab -> update driver -> select from PC -> select from List -> uncheck 'Show compatible drivers' -> choose 'have disk' and point to extracted folder -> select 'Synaptics FP Sensors' in the left and then 'Synaptics FP Sensors (WBF) (PID=0017)'. Proceed with driver installation.
- In device manager go to properties of device and in energy management untick option 'allow computer to turn off this device to save energy'
- enroll your fingers with Windows Hello