Is Lenovo Fingerprint Software = Upek Protector ?

I just found this article about Upek Protector suite being vulnerable to hacking of the registry stored password. My W520 comes with an AuthenTec (who bought UPEK) TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor.
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/09/windows-passwords-exposed/
The Lenovo Fingerprint Software looks like a rebranded version of Upek Protector Suite. Is this true?
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I found this on the Lenovo site dated (18 Sep 2012): Thinkvantage Update suggests it as an optional install. (No previous version installed) What is it for? Would I need it if I use a non-Lenovo password manager (LastPass for example). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fingerprint Software for Windows 7 (64-bit) & Windows 8 (64-bit) - ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStationhttp://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS029769 ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software is a desktop security and convenience product. Its components provide a sophisticated security architecture protecting your computer from attacks by unauthorized persons. ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software offers top-level user convenience, it is easy to install and easy to use.
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software enables:
reliable user authentication based on fingerprint recognition
boot protection using fingerprints
easy access to a computer using fingerprints (Logon Protector)
Version 5.9.7.7226
[Important updates] New WBF driver 1.6.0.331 (for Windows 8) & 1.5.0.328 (for Windows 7)
ADD: New WBF driver for fingerprint devices connected via SPI 4.0.0.89
ADD: smihlp driver signed for Win8
CHG: Biometric feedbacks removed from Tutorial
[New Functions or Enhancements]
CHG: Fingerprint logon speed improved
CHG: Removed .NET3 check from setup on Win8
[Problem(s) fixed]
PR48498 : NULL_CLASS_PTR_WRITE_c0000005_infql2.dll!Unknown , Hits: 5009
(FIX): Minor localization typos fixed
(FIX): Control Center window hang fixed
(FIX): Logon does not work when change password dialog is cancelled (14071)
(FIX): Trimmed text in Passsword Manager dialog (13441)
(FIX): SSO sometimes failed after resume via POA (ECR129292)
(FIX): "Always show power-on security options" disappeared from Settings on ThinkCentre systems (13871)
(FIX): default intruder lockout set to 5 attempts (13904)
(FIX): show warning prompt before importing passport also for domain users (14068)
(CHG): Program Folders combo is disabled when Add Program icon is not selected in TFS setup wizard (13745)
System requirements
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software can be installed on any computer with the following requirements:
Windows 7 operating system
Latest version of the BIOS
1.5 GB of free hard disk drive space
512 MB of memory (recommended)
8 MB of VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) shared memory set in the BIOS
Upgrade and compatibility: None
Administrator rights are required to install or uninstall ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software.
Note: If using SafeGuard Enterprise (SGN) 5.5 and Windows 7 you should use UPEK FPR SW 5.8.6.6874 instead of 5.9.7.
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Lenovo Fingerprint Software stopped working under Win 8.1

Just upgraded to Win 8.1 (64-bit) and to the latest drivers for W700 (2753-WBB).
Major trouble with the Thinkvantage Fingerprint Software.
The Lenovo Fingerprint Software version 3.3.2.50 for Win 7 (64-bit) was fine under Win 8.0
but it doesn't work any more under Win 8.1
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/default.page?
The Thinkvantage Fingerprint Software isn't compatible with W700 and W700ds.
Thinkvantage Fingerprint Software Version 5.9.9.7282 for Windows 8 (64-bit) or 7 (64-bit)
supports only the ThinkPad W510, W520, W701, W530 systems
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS029769
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supports only the ThinkPad W510, W520, W701, W530 systems
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The management of complex passwords becomes difficult without Fingerprint.
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Windows 7 Lenovo Fingerprint Software (beta)

The driver is available from this web page: Lenovo Windows 7 Beta Driver Site
Let's use this post to discuss the Lenovo Fingerprint Software (only)!
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Didint try it on my SL 500 Win 7 x64. I am using the driver that came through Win Update. Works like a charm.

How to uninstall lenovo fingerprint software in windows 7?

i just upgraded from vista 32 to win7 32, the fingerprint software that came with win 7 works but my lenovo one doesn't, i just want to uninstall it but it won't let me. Keep saying the software is not supported in this version of windows. Anyone else have this problem and how do I solve this?
I also tried installing one of those win7 beta software from the lenovo website. it doesn't work and won't allow me to uninstall the old one.

i guess i'm not the only one. right now i'm using the windows 7 finger print software and it works. but the login screen still has the lenovo one which is annoying and the password manager finger print doesn't work with the windows 7. I don't want to have to do a clean install so I guess i'll just wait a little longer until more people get the official release and hopfully there will be software or drivers that would fix this.

Lenovo Thinkpad X201 fingerprint software

Hello all, I would like to ask about the fingerprint software that installed on thinkpad X201. Is this software have feature to encrypt files/folders using fingerprint authentication? If don't have, is there any way to have this feature that can be use on this machine? Thanks in advance for your help.

Well Lenovo Fingerprint Software is UPEK software with Lenovo skin implemented and few changes in configuration. Anyway, UPEK software has function called Secure Safe, this is virtual drive, content stored in encrypted file. On my Thinkpad i use Bitlocker for encryption, but this is only available on ultimate version.
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T400 Fingerprint Software in Windows 7 no longer working

A few days ago, after the usual windows 7 upgrade, the fingerprint prompt to swipe any enrolled finger just disappeared.
After several attempts of reinstalling of the fingerprint software what worked is as follows:
- From the control panel, Programs and Features, uninstall both the windows driver package and the lenovo fingerprint software;
- Download and install the latest lenovo fingerrpint software from the Lenovo support site;
- After the restart, you will be prompted to enroll one or more of your fingers. I was able to enroll one but then later I got an error message "cannot communicate with sensor" or something like it.
- What I did is to go to the control panel, device manager, then pointed to the authentec device and chose properties. Uncheck the box which says something like "allow the computer to switch off device to save on power".
- Then chose from the control panel, Lenovo's Fingerprint Reader and proceeded with the enrollment without any issues.
- Restarted the system, and it worked as smoothly as before. BTW, enrolled six fingers, three on each hand.

i would believe it might be the limiting of the number of programs during startup.
do a msconfig and configure it to startup only windows item only. See if this makes any diference
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DO NOT UPDATE YOUR AUTHENTEC FINGERPRINT SOFTWARE!
I did it yesterday through Windows Update. After rebooting the system my fingerprint sensor didn't work anymore. I had to restore Vista to the last restore point to undo the changes.
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I face the same problem with Adeu. The ATService.exe consumes over than half cpu resources and the fingerprint does not work after I checked the ThinkVantage System Update. I solved the ATService problem after I removed the Lenovo Fingerprint Software. Of course, my fingerprint currently does not work now.
I tried to do the same way as TricksterPS did, but my "Roll back driver" button does not function. Not knowing what to do.

Lenovo toolbox and fingerprint software stopped working on Thinkpad W700 Windows 7 Pro 64 bit

After installing Lenovo Updates an unknown USB device appeared in device manager. Per the instructions of a Lenovo support person I performed a system restore to a time prior to the updates. After doing that the Lenovo Toolbox and Fingerprint software would no longer work. I tried another system restore back to the latest date and that did not solve the problem. I also tried reinstalling both the Toolbox and the finger print software and they still won't work. When I try to launch either of those apps I get an error message saying that they have stopped working and that the system was checking online for a solution, with no result. It's my impression that the system restore screwed up something in the OS or the system registry that is a dependency for those two programs. The only suggestion Lenovo support could give me is to re-image the system. I would prefer to find the cause and fix that rather than reload the entire system. I would love to know what could cause these two programs to stop working when the other Lenovo utilities seem to work fine. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Which version of the tool box are you using?Mine would not open after installting updates but after installating the latest version its working fine
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Fingerprint software, Window 7 and single logon feature

I have a T400s, when I got my machine and had Win7 rc installed on it, it was somehow setup so that when the machine was down, I could swipe my finger, and the machine would boot up and login directly into my account. The fingerprint reader seem to be active even when the machine was powered down.
I did a fingerprint data reset from bios so that I could do a clean install for Win7 (released version). But now the fingerprint reader does not seem to be active until I press on the power button. Does anybody know if it is possible to restore the previous behaviour ?
It look strange that the fingerprint reader was active before power up but it was so convenient.
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Make sure you have the Lenovo UPEK (beta) drivers/utility installed. Go to the ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software utility, under Settings make sure "Use fingerprint scan instead of power-on button" is checked. If you don't have such an option, try uninstalling and reinstalling the "TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor" driver.

Fingerprint Software 5.8 for Windows XP and Vista (32-bit)

Fingerprint Software 5.8 for Windows XP and Vista (32-bit) points to:.
Version: 5.6.2.3650 Release Date: 2007/09/27 which is OLD!!!!
we ar stiil waiting for new driver? package? .. have lot's of customer which acan not help! to fix their machines?
If you have a woman with smal hands/wingers .. there is no way to make it WORK!!!
When will we see new turbo memory drivers?? Have more than 50 customer/notebooks wit turbo memory diabeld. as it not usable, but they have paid for a product!!!!
Come ON !!
Message Edited by TeMpL on 07-09-2008 07:29 PM

Hi there!
Please see this thread for the download links for the Fingerprint Software 5.8 ....
This issue was already raised in the ThinkVantage subforum here at Lenovo Forums and it is resolved.
Regarding the Turbo Memory, please keep in mind that the hardware only works with Vista. Windows XP does not support turbo memory thus the piece of hardware is rendered useless. With regards to Turbo Memory usage in Vista, the latest drivers do fully support the card in Vista and since there are no technological changes, there is no need for additional or new drivers.
Hope this helps!
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ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software 5.9.9.7282 stops working, crashing on 64-bit Windows 7.

ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software 5.9.9.7282 stops working, crashing on 64-bit Windows 7.
Issue producing on Lenovo ThinkPad W530.
Each time I tried to start the ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software, it is crashing with following error :
[Window Title]
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software Application
[Main Instruction]
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software Application has stopped working
[Content]
Windows is checking for a solution to the problem...
[Cancel]
Because of this crash I am unable to enroll my fingerprint data for windows logon.
I have noticed that all ThinkVantage softwares are crashing e.g. ThinkVantage Power Manager 6.
As per Lenovo Support Chat service I have updated the following softwares/drivers to the latest versions:
1. power manager
2. power management
3. think vantage
4. hot key features
But still no luck, fingerprint software is still crashing, please help!

Hi I have exactly the same problem, you are not alone. As soon as I find a solution I will post it here
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Splash-Screen of Fingerprint-Software is hanging after Windows Logon

I have Windows7 Ultimate (MSDN) installed on my W700 and installed the Thinkvantage Fingerprint Software from the Lenovo Windows 7 Beta Page.
Often i logon in Windows the Splash-Screen of the Fingerprint-Software is hanging. Is it possible to disable the Splash-Screen via start parameter like /NoSplash or a Regkey entry?
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hazart wrote:
coolskin wrote:
I have Windows7 Ultimate (MSDN) installed on my W700 and installed the Thinkvantage Fingerprint Software from the Lenovo Windows 7 Beta Page.
Often i logon in Windows the Splash-Screen of the Fingerprint-Software is hanging. Is it possible to disable the Splash-Screen via start parameter like /NoSplash or a Regkey entry?
greetz
Coolskin
It used to happen on my W700 with Win7 x64 too. What's worse, the FPR worked after the initial reboot after installation but failed to work after a further reboot: it would then hang on "please wait" and increase the password logon time. I uninstalled the FPR software and no longer use it...
The mentioned problem has been solved by installing the latest fingerprint software: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=WIN7-BETA#autc (7wf459ww.zip).

Z60t - ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software not working properly.

I have reinstalled Windows XP multiple times over the past 4 years on this laptop, but this issure still hits me. I have never been able to find out why it does this. What is "this"? Glad you asked, because I might have gone on for pages.
Basically, the "Fingerprints" and "Settings" menu choices are innaccessible. They always have, even on the pre-installed XP when I recieved this laptop for the 1st time. I only want easy accessibility to the Fingerprint functions.
I have Client Security Solution installed and updated, because I couldn't do worth junk in the Fingerprint Software. After I set up the security, enrolled my fingerprints, and setup my power-on bios password, I went into the bios to reset the TPM. When I did that, I also wanted to change my power-on and supervisor password. With that done, I booted the system. The fingerprint software asked for my fingerprint before boot, and it successfully registered...but the password it tried to enter failed. Of course, I figured this would happen, but when I tried to find a way to change the power-on password saved in Client Security Solution, everything pointed to access that setting from the Fingerprint Software.
I honestly need help, as it is aggravating to enter Supervisor and Harddisk passwords at every boot. As a recap, the menu choices don't even highlight as I hover over them. I click on them, and they don't respond with anything.
Thanks in advance.

There was an already existing thread about this.
http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=N_Series_Lenovo_3000&thread.id=26&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

New version of fingerprint software coming up that it is not a valid MSI package

The new release for the fingerprint software, Fingerprint Software 5.9.4 for Windows 7 (64-bit) - ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, is coming up that it is not a valid MSI package when attempting to install it.
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The x64 version of the new fingerprint software available for download contains only part of the installer file so it's corrupted. Lenovo been notified so i'm sure it will be solved soon and a new file will be available that is complete. So unfortunately you have to wait until Lenovo provide the correct installer that is not corrupted.
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Cannot login using ThinkVantage Fingerprint software

Hi, I cannot log in using my fingerprint reader. I am sure that fingerprint reader is OK, I sucessfully enrolled fingerprints. I enabled fingerprint login, when computer starts up, windows 7 message saying "Swipe your finger on green" shows up, but when I swipe the finger, nothing happens. Fingerprint reader just flashes green once (when I try to swiper finger, that is not enrolled, orange light flashes, so fingerprints are enrolled fine).
I tried to uninstall fingerprint software and driver, but its not working. I am logging in with domain account.
OS: Windows 7 x64
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ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software version: 5.9.4
Thank you for help!
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JDay is right. Go into the control panel, search for finger, click on "change biometric settings" and make sure that allow user to log on to a domain......is checked. After making this change it should work fine with domain accounts.
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