Windows update kills a previously working fingerprint reader.


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CalypsoArt

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I built this machine in March. I added a Benss USB fingerprint reader and It's been working since day one. Now suddenly it's not. I believe there was a Windows update before this happened.

OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Version 10.0.26100 Build 26100
Processor AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor, 4400 Mhz, 12 Core(s), 24 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1006, 2/10/2025
BIOS Mode UEFI
BaseBoard Product ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 64.0 GB
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    Motherboard
    ROG STRIX B850-I
    Memory
    G.SKILL DDR5 Flare X5 64GB 6000 CL30-40-40-96
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Dell U3014
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO m.2 2TB, Silicon Power m.2 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair Modular SFX 750W
    Case
    Lan-Li H2O
    Cooling
    NZXT KRAKEN 240 AIO
Just installed (KB5065789) update and it's working again. I did not have to re-register my fingers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    Motherboard
    ROG STRIX B850-I
    Memory
    G.SKILL DDR5 Flare X5 64GB 6000 CL30-40-40-96
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Dell U3014
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO m.2 2TB, Silicon Power m.2 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair Modular SFX 750W
    Case
    Lan-Li H2O
    Cooling
    NZXT KRAKEN 240 AIO
Here we are back again. The same fingerprint reader has stopped working. In sign-in options, it says "We couldn't find a fingerprint scanner compatible with Windows Hello Fingerprint." Including the unit that has been compatible for the last 6 months.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 9900X
    Motherboard
    ROG STRIX B850-I
    Memory
    G.SKILL DDR5 Flare X5 64GB 6000 CL30-40-40-96
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Dell U3014
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO m.2 2TB, Silicon Power m.2 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair Modular SFX 750W
    Case
    Lan-Li H2O
    Cooling
    NZXT KRAKEN 240 AIO
rollback the driver and disable driver auto updates in windows updates

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Include Drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable including drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update will include drivers when available in Windows 11 by default. You can enable the Do not include drivers with Windows Updates policy to not include drivers...
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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