This package contains the driver that enables the Validity Fingerprint Sensor in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.

I have been trying out Windows 8 RC on my laptop, it's an HP Elitebook 2540p. One of the features I've not been able to set up properly is the fingerprint login. Hp Laserjet 1012 Printer Driver Windows 7 32 Bit there. The 2540p sports a Validity VFS451 sensor, which worked fine under Windows 7.

But searching for Windows 8 drivers gave no results. If you use Help and Support in Windows, and search for fingerprint, it tries to help you by saying type 'biometric', then select 'Settings' and 'Biometric Devices'. This, of course, leads to nothing, unless the correct driver and software is installed. It also suggests to let Windows Update find the drivers, but let's face it, if that worked you wouldn't be reading this.

So I went ahead to HP's support site and downloaded the Windows 7 64-bit drivers. They installed with no problem, and the Validity Sensor appeared under Device Manager. Now to reboot and find out if it worked. Windows-key, 'biometric', Settings. Ok, I'll try rebooting again.

In the end I went to the source, downloaded the, and tried installing them. It didn't go too well. I got an error message and a question if I wanted to retry in compatibility mode. Windows suggested we run it in 'Windows XP Service Pack 3'-mode - went ahead and did that, but no luck.

There's a folder in the archive called DPPersonal_FMA, and subfolders for 64-bit and 32-bit, which contains a DPSetup.exe. I ran that and got through the installer with no problems, and now when I typed in 'biometric' in metro, lo and behold - Biometric Devices. Successful 'biometric' search in Metro! Now enrolling the fingerprints sure is a piece of cake! But, as I soon found out, no - not really. By clicking 'Manage your fingerprint data', you enter a wizard that helps you enroll fingerprints.

At least two fingers are needed. Operation Flashpoint Cold War Crisis Mod Download. The first scanning screen is just a 'test' screen to let you figure out how to scan for success. It worked fine.

Then, into the enrollment view, click to select a finger, and swipe. It worked the first time. But you have to swipe several times.