How to Fix HP Fingerprint Scanner "Not Detected"

Many of HP's new laptops now come with an option for a fingerprint reader, used to scan your finger to allow entry into the laptop. But the downside to this relatively new technology is that it has it's flaws.

Some of HP's (and other laptop makers) fingerprint readers say that they have not been detected after being awaken from a sleep mode or another standby mode. A restart usually fixes this until the next time, this is hardly a solution, you paid for a fingerprint reader, you should be able to use it properly.

Here are a few solutions to try to fix your fingerprint reader that says "Fingerprint reader not detected."

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