How Can I Get Rid of the Fingerprint Authorization on My Laptop?

Turn off your laptop's fingerprint scanner in Windows' "Biometric Devices" window.

Windows 7 includes a built-in security feature that allows you to use fingerprint biometrics to login to Windows. If your laptop has a biometric fingerprint scanner, you can disable it if you'd rather use a password or no security to access your account from the Windows login screen. Located in the Windows 7 Control Panel, the "Biometric Devices" option allows you to toggle the reader on and off without having to uninstall the software or drivers associated with the biometric scanner.

Things You'll Need

• Windows administrative access

Instructions

1. Turn your computer on and log in as you normally would. Once the computer fully loads, click "Start" and select "Control Panel."

2. Click "Hardware and Sound" then "Biometric Devices." Alternately, you can type "Biometrics" into the Control Panel's search bar and hit "Enter."

3. Choose "Change Settings" and click the circle next to "Biometrics Off." Click "Save Changes" to finish the process.

Tips & Warnings

• While turning the biometric fingerprint reader off won't uninstall the drivers or software for the device, it will delete any saved fingerprint records on your computer.

References

• Microsoft: Can I Use a Fingerprint Reader With Windows

Resources

• Sys Probs: How to Remove Fingerprint Logon in Windows 7