To use a fingerprint reader or scanner with DualShield Windows logon, the fingerprint reader or scanner must support the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF).  Depending on the OS version and the maker/model of the reader, you might have to install its WBF driver manually. You can check in the Windows Device Manager:


Following fingerprint readers and scanners have been tested:

  • SecuGen Hamster Plus
  • DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500
  • Eikon Mini
  • Lenovo Thinkpad T540 Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    Lenovo ThinkPad T530 i5-2520M 1366x768 with solid state drive (SSD)-hard drives without WebCam Choice of RAM and hard drive capacity (certified and refurbished) 16GB RAM-250GB SSD
  • HP Elitebook 820 G2  Integrated Fingerprint Reader






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