Should I remove Fingerprint Reader?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
6.0.200.105	46.98%
6.0.200.88	10.46%
6.0.200.87	5.03%
6.0.200.75	20.02%
6.0.200.66	0.10%
5.4.100.233	2.41%
5.4.100.232	13.38%
5.4.100.227	1.51%
5.4.100.217	0.10%

Other programs by AuthenTec

• ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
• AuthenTec TrueSuite
• AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software
• Password Vault
• Lenovo Fingerprint Software
• AuthenTec Fingerprint System
• Protector Suite 2012
• AuthenTec TrueAPI
• Protector Suite 2011
• ATInstall
• Windows-Treiberpaket - AuthenTec Inc. ATSwpWDF Biometric 07/02/2010 8.6.0.29
• Authentec WBDI Driver Package
• WIN7TS
• KeepVault for Windows
• AT Navigation Control
• AuthenTec FireFox Addon
• ATMinInstall64

Rankings

• #8,033 Microsoft Office Hogar y Pequeña Empresa 2010
• #8,034 ThinkPad UltraNav Driver by Alps Electric Co
• #8,035 K7TotalSecurity by K7 Computing Pvt Ltd
• #8,036 QuickBooks File Doctor by Intuit
• #8,037 EnhanceMySe7en by SeriousBit
• #8,038 Fingerprint Reader by AuthenTec
• #8,039 NCH EN Toolbar by NCH Software
• #8,040 ASUS Launcher
• #8,041 GoToMeeting 4.8.0.723 by Citrix Systems
• #8,042 Messenger Plus! Community Smartbar
• #8,043 GoPro Studio 2.0.0 by WoodmanLabs d.b.a. GoPro

from AuthenTec, Inc.

Remove Fingerprint Reader by AuthenTec

This is the software and driver used to manage the Fingerprint Reader on supported laptops that utilize the AuthenTec TrueSuite.

Fingerprint Reader is a program developed by AuthenTec. The most used version is 6.0.200.105, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is fingerprint reader.exe. The software installer includes 46 files and is usually about 128.43 KB (131,516 bytes). CheckUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 43% of users of Fingerprint Reader come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Czech Republic.

URL: www.AuthenTec.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Lenovo Fingerprint Reader\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{1CACE706-D749-44CA-BBFE-AF60946D1B18}

Estimated size: 128.43 KB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Fingerprint Reader, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Fingerprint Reader.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 62% Win 7 0%

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 6% Keep it 94%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	43.07%
Germany	6.59%
Czech Republic	4.25%
Canada	3.73%
United Kingdom	3.64%
India	2.34%
Italy	2.17%
Poland	1.91%
France	1.73%
Brazil	1.65%
Slovakia	1.39%
Romania	1.21%
Netherlands	1.21%
Belgium	1.13%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

AuthenTec manufactures fingerprint authentication sensors for personal computers, wireless devices, and building security.

Publisher URL: www.authentec.com

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