Should I remove Password Vault?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #8,055
United States Rank #9,382
Reach 0.0503%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.20 days
448.26 days >
Average installed length: 235.52 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.0.200.105 |
1.61% |
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| 6.0.200.88 |
0.50% |
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| 6.0.200.87 |
0.20% |
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| 6.0.200.75 |
58.87% |
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| 6.0.200.70 |
0.10% |
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| 5.4.100.232 |
28.73% |
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| 5.4.100.227 |
9.98% |
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Password Vault
What is Password Vault?
The Password Vault is part of the fingerprint reader hardware that is included with various Lenovo notebooks. The software is used to store the user profile login information.
Overview
The most used version is 6.0.200.75, 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 31 files and is usually about 1.21 MB (1,268,452 bytes). CheckUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Program details
URL: www.AuthenTec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Lenovo Fingerprint Reader\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C5BB9380-D729-410A-A440-061EBCADCCB9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.21 MB
Files installed by Password Vault
| Program executable: | fingerprint reader.exe |
| Name: | Fingerprint Reader |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\lenovo fingerprint reader\fingerprint reader.exe |
| MD5: | f3b5fe41b44901d958e06c1812a78d7b |
Additional files:
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BioLayerAdapter.dll - BioLayerAdapter Dynamic Link Library
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TSLogAdapter.dll - TSLogAdapter Dynamic Link Library
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BioLayer.dll - BioLayer Dynamic Link Library
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Shortcut.dll - AuthenTec TrueSuite (Shortcut)
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Splash.exe
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CheckUpdate.exe - Fingerprint Reader
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TouchControl.exe - TouchControl
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ProfileManagement.dll - ProfileManagement
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EnumWindowsUsers.dll - EnumWindowsUsers
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TrueSuite.EnumWindowsUsers.dll
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TrueSuite.FPLGUI.dll - TrueSuite.FPLGUI
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Password Vault.exe - Password Vault
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HighContrast.Theme.dll - CustomTheme
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Lenovo.Theme.dll
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TokenMachine.dll - TrueSuite 5 (Token Machine Dynamic Link Library)
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BioMonitor.exe - BioMonitor
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AutoSoftwareUpdate.dll - TrueSuite (TrueSuite update module)
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BrowserLaunch.exe - TrueSuite Browser Launch
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IEBHO.dll - TrueSuite Website Log On
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npffwloplugin.dll - TrueSuite Website Logon Plugin
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TrueSuite.AutoSoftwareUpdate.dll
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TrueSuiteService.exe - TrueSuite Service
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TSLog.dll - TSLog Dynamic Link Library
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UserFeedback.exe - User Feedback
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DataManager.dll - DataManager Dynamic Link Library
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ssutil.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npffwloplugin.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npffwloplugin.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
- IEBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TrueSuite Browser Helper Object' with the class of {8590886E-EC8C-43C1-A32C-E4C2B0B6395B}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- IEBHO.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'TrueSuite Toolbar' with the class of {C98EE38D-21E4-4A50-907D-2B56FEC7013E}.
Mozilla Plugin
- npffwloplugin.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@authentec.com/ffwloplugin' with a plugin key of '@authentec.com/ffwloplugin' for all users of the PC.
Service
- TrueSuiteService.exe runs as a service named 'TrueSuiteService' (FPLService) "Provides convenient and secure fingerprint authentication and identity management.".
How do I remove Password Vault?
You can uninstall Password Vault from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Password Vault, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Password Vault.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Password Vault you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 64%
Win 8.1 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
63.68% |
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| Windows 7 |
36.32% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
26.81% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
21.47% |
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| Windows 8 |
16.13% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.27% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.96% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.23% |
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Geography
37.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.78% |
| Italy |
11.57% |
| United Kingdom |
4.20% |
| Finland |
3.26% |
| Australia |
3.08% |
| Germany |
2.99% |
| Sweden |
2.89% |
| DK |
2.89% |
| Japan |
2.80% |
| Netherlands |
2.43% |
| Spain |
2.33% |
| Canada |
2.15% |
| Brazil |
2.05% |
| Russia |
1.77% |
About AuthenTec
AuthenTec manufactures fingerprint authentication sensors for personal computers, wireless devices, and building security.
Publisher URL: www.authentec.com