Smart Card Reader 2 on Windows 8

I have a need to use a smart card to log into my work laptop. Unfortunately, my laptop does not have a built-in smart card reader and I'd like to avoid using an external USB smart card reader if possible. For this reason, I purchased a Blackberry Smart Card Reader 2, which from what I could find online, should be able to provide the same functionality as an external USB smart card reader.
I installed the software and rebooted the computer. However, when I try and discover the Smart Card Reader (SCR) the laptop seems to see the SCR, but then the connection window closes and I never get the chance to enter the PIN. Reviewing the eventlogs and system processes, I can see that BlackberrySCRService.exe process which is running as a service quits after the device is discovered.
I've tried running the Windows compatibility tool on the process which suggested running in XP compatibility mode, but that did not help. Can somebody tell me how I can use my Blackberry SCR 2 on my Windows 8 laptop? Thanks in advance.

hello, I don't have any knowledge about that reader.
You can find the manual here:
http://docs.blackberry.com/en/admin/subcategories/?userType=2&category=BlackBerry+Smart+Card+Reader
My personal understanding is that this reader is not compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8, and only if that BlackBerry is linked to a BES server.
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I was able to get rdesktop 1.6.0 to install on my Mac and I was able to get CAC log-in to work.
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Add Smart Card security technology to ThinkPad notebook computers equipped with a 54-mm ExpressCard slot. The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo offers an ideal interface between a portable computer and a smart card, to control access to databases or corporate computer networks. A smart card is a plastic card that contains personalized information. It's function can range from simple data storage to more advanced memory and processing capabilities. The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo is reader hardware only and does not include blank smart cards or smart card management software.
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Vince69 wrote:
Hello everybody,
I have a T510 4313-CTO with a contact smart card reader.
I just wanted to know if the contactless smart card reader 60Y5031 is both contactless and contact reader or contactless only.
If it's contactless only, is there an option to have both in the machine ?
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I am trying to setup a Blackberry Smart Card Reader for two factor authentication. Right now I am trying to set it up with a 8300, once I get that working I will set it up with a 9000 as well.
I have succesfully paired the Smart Card Reader with the 8300.
I have a smart card from 360 Web Secure, that is supposed to be a ISO 7816 PC/SC T=0. It has been setup with 360 Web Secure software for windows logon.
When I try and turn on two-factor authentication on the blackberry (User Authenticator - Enabled), I get the error:
Unable to initialize the user authenticator, no supported user authenticator is present.
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This smart card is not supported by the BlackBerry. You would have to write drivers for it yourself.
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Hi:
After doing some research on the message, I came across this post.
I guess your PC has a smart card optional system.
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You may also want to log in and reply to that post, but don't get your hopes up that it will be answered.
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