AuthenTec TouchChip Fingerprint Reader how to download and install the driver

TouchChip Fingerprint Reader is a Biometric hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by AuthenTec. USB/VID_147E&PID_3000&MI_00 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. How to manually install AuthenTec TouchChip Fingerprint Reader driver

1. Download the driver setup file for AuthenTec TouchChip Fingerprint Reader driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 1.9.2.0178 released on 2011-08-19.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is running then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be quite easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the updated driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Size of this driver: 38424 bytes (37.52 KB)
Driver rating 4.7 stars out of 58146 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits

2. Installing the AuthenTec TouchChip Fingerprint Reader driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the AuthenTec TouchChip Fingerprint Reader driver. Click on Update.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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