Fingerprint reader stopped working with Surface Pro 3 after anniversary update

Anonymous
2016-08-25T13:25:38+00:00

I am using a Surface Pro 4 typepad cover on a Surface Pro 3. Ever since the Windows 10 anniversary update, the fingerprint reader does not work when I turn on the Surface, unless I detach and reattach the typepad cover. The keyboard and mouse work fine - the only problem is with the fingerprint reader.

I tried checking drivers, but the Windows says they are up to date.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-30T22:45:58+00:00

    It is truly awesome that us techies can all spend weeks to months trialling and testing this Open Source free Microsoft-ware in the hope that we can help fellow charity donators help keep Microsoft shareholders maintain what little wealth they have. 🙄

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  2. Barb Bowman 80,810 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2017-10-01T09:29:32+00:00

    can you clarify if you are running the Anniversary Update or the Creators

    Update? (run Winver and post the build number/OS reported)

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-10-01T10:38:28+00:00

    Version 1703

    Build 15063.608

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-10-01T12:02:05+00:00

    Same Build here, but the Bug appears even with the older 2.2.10.8 sometimes. But waymore less than with the new one.

    But not so good as from a Surface expected.

    Regards,

    Marcel

    EDIT:

    I think its just coincidence but I noticed that the Fingerprint Reader works everytime if I turned on the Backlight of the Type Cover. If the Backlight is turned off the Fingerprint Reader is buggy.

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-10-14T08:54:00+00:00

    This is extremely annoying. Ive also found that I sometimes need to restart if its been in sleep mode while I’m at work, otherwise it thinks I have not registered my fingerprint until I do a full restart AND THEN detatch and reattach the typecover.

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