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The red light is off and the reader is dead...

I bought the MS Fingerprint Reader three months ago and am delighted with it until just now when it has died....what could be the problem?

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I've been using mine for about a year with no problems, try plugging it into a different USB port. Windows will probably reinstall the drivers and this will reset the fingerprint reader. If it doesn't come back on then, you're probably gonna need a new one. Also, check the system tray icon for the fingerprint reader. Hover your mouse over it. If it says that the reader is connected, chances are that red light just somehow isn't working. You could try taking the whole thing apart and looking at the red light to see if there's anything unusual around there.

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1. Uninstall the former one that you installed then Download the new driver at http://www.digitalpersona.com/support/downloads/software-updates/reader-driver-dp0002003/
2. While installing supply 16digit number where you are being asked. e.g. type 08132829820 this will actually make your scanner to work. It will sensor the scanner. You will see the light blue blinking or red light blinking while you are scanning.

3. If you happen to be in Nigeria, you have to get a license before you can use it on jamb website.

I hope this work, if not contact me on 08132829820

I will love to help. If my solution work for you don't forget to send me mail. I will love to have a testimony.

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