Re: Fingerprint Login on Domain Machine

When the finger print reader first came out I had a client looking for a
secure domain login without using passwords. I talked at length to a
Microsoft sales rep about the fingerprint reader. He told me that it was
easily fooled and not secure at all. It was purposely limited to home use
only. You'd have to rewrite the software from scratch.

--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Gareth wrote:
Carey,

Thanks for the very unhelpful response. I specifically acknowledged
that this mouse was not able to log into a machine on a domain. I do
not appreciate your authoritative, quick, snappy response. If you
would have read my post more clearly, you would have noticed that I'm
looking for a way to change how Windows recognizes the device. My
understanding is that if other hardware devices (USB Mice, Network
Adapters, etc) can be launched early enough for login, it is
technically legal and feasible to use my fingerprint scanner at login.

If you'd like to post something helpful, please do so. If not, please
excuse yourself from my thread.


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