Saturday, September 24, 2011

x220t fingerprint reader driver update

UPDATE: Apparently Lenovo has not found it worthwhile to fix the fingerprint reader software... Still misses some of the times. On those occasions you must input your password

It looks like Lenovo has finally updated the fingerprint software. Given that the fingerprint reader was intermittent, an update is very welcome.

Technically it looks like this reader software is more reliable. This has to do with the weird way the old reader software would have to overtake the default logon screen, and the length of time it would take to be ready. This new software looks smoother and better written.

32 bit:
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/thinkvantage_en/fpr_595_7038_32ww.exe

64 bit:
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/thinkvantage_en/fpr_595_7038_64ww.exe
Enjoy

Issues discussed:

x220t - fingerprint reader not working / broken