Windows isn't updating the FocalTech USB fingerprint reader driver. Need assistance?

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Windows isn't updating the FocalTech USB fingerprint reader driver. Need assistance?

Windows isn't updating the FocalTech USB fingerprint reader driver. Need assistance?

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TomerBS
Junior Member

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08-08-2016, 10:46 AM

#1

Today I used the FocalTech USB fingerprint reader, and Windows automatically installed driver version 1.0.3.58 from November 29, 2019. However, according to the Microsoft catalog, there is a newer driver version 3.5.7911.3546 dated August 31, 2023. I downloaded the driver as .cab and extracted it using WinRAR. From Device Manager I attempted to update the driver, but it reported that "the best drivers for your device are already installed." Could you suggest a better method to update the driver?

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TomerBS

08-08-2016, 10:46 AM #1

Today I used the FocalTech USB fingerprint reader, and Windows automatically installed driver version 1.0.3.58 from November 29, 2019. However, according to the Microsoft catalog, there is a newer driver version 3.5.7911.3546 dated August 31, 2023. I downloaded the driver as .cab and extracted it using WinRAR. From Device Manager I attempted to update the driver, but it reported that "the best drivers for your device are already installed." Could you suggest a better method to update the driver?

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Jason2005_HD
Member

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08-09-2016, 11:16 AM

#2

The extracted files contain no installation files or instructions.
Please update your post to list them.

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Jason2005_HD

08-09-2016, 11:16 AM #2

The extracted files contain no installation files or instructions.
Please update your post to list them.

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Kirka2016_YT
Junior Member

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08-09-2016, 12:29 PM

#3

Thank you for your reply. Here is the content.

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Kirka2016_YT

08-09-2016, 12:29 PM #3

Thank you for your reply. Here is the content.

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owldragonaxe
Member

223

08-13-2016, 10:00 PM

#4

Click the *.inf file with the right mouse button, then follow the alternative steps, open Device Manager, right-click the device, update driver, manual install, have disk, and then navigate to the driver folder.

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owldragonaxe

08-13-2016, 10:00 PM #4

Click the *.inf file with the right mouse button, then follow the alternative steps, open Device Manager, right-click the device, update driver, manual install, have disk, and then navigate to the driver folder.

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EpicBuilder110
Member

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08-13-2016, 11:46 PM

#5

When updating via the device manager, I see the message "the best drivers for your device are already installed." However, after right-clicking and installing the .inf file, it displayed a success notice. Yet, when checking the driver version in the device manager, it still shows the previous version that was installed by Windows Update. The current driver version from Microsoft is available in the catalog, but I can't update it. All versions are listed on this site: https://treexy.com/products/driver-fusio...nt-reader/

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EpicBuilder110

08-13-2016, 11:46 PM #5

When updating via the device manager, I see the message "the best drivers for your device are already installed." However, after right-clicking and installing the .inf file, it displayed a success notice. Yet, when checking the driver version in the device manager, it still shows the previous version that was installed by Windows Update. The current driver version from Microsoft is available in the catalog, but I can't update it. All versions are listed on this site: https://treexy.com/products/driver-fusio...nt-reader/

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LS_Lukas
Junior Member

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08-15-2016, 07:30 AM

#6

Did you understand what I said? Please read the update driver manual installation instructions carefully. If you're unsure about forcing a driver install, search for tutorials online. You can find guidance here, but the process depends on your research. We cannot do it directly for you.

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LS_Lukas

08-15-2016, 07:30 AM #6

Did you understand what I said? Please read the update driver manual installation instructions carefully. If you're unsure about forcing a driver install, search for tutorials online. You can find guidance here, but the process depends on your research. We cannot do it directly for you.

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Luffy335
Member

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08-15-2016, 12:41 PM

#7

I successfully tried to update the driver, but it didn't work with my fingerprint reader despite being marked as compatible. Thank you for your assistance.

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Luffy335

08-15-2016, 12:41 PM #7

I successfully tried to update the driver, but it didn't work with my fingerprint reader despite being marked as compatible. Thank you for your assistance.

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Rxnger
Member

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08-15-2016, 12:52 PM

#8

The update is being made to address potential issues with the fingerprint reader when using the current driver.

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Rxnger

08-15-2016, 12:52 PM #8

The update is being made to address potential issues with the fingerprint reader when using the current driver.

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seigneurZOZ
Member

126

08-16-2016, 05:38 AM

#9

There was no problem with the present driver, though I noticed a newer one and wondered if it would perform better on Windows 11. However, the current version from 2019 is functioning adequately.

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seigneurZOZ

08-16-2016, 05:38 AM #9

There was no problem with the present driver, though I noticed a newer one and wondered if it would perform better on Windows 11. However, the current version from 2019 is functioning adequately.

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NervousDemon
Member

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08-16-2016, 10:03 AM

#10

I recommend updating drivers only when...
a) you encounter an issue
b) you require additional features not included in the driver update (typical for graphics drivers)

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NervousDemon

08-16-2016, 10:03 AM #10

I recommend updating drivers only when...
a) you encounter an issue
b) you require additional features not included in the driver update (typical for graphics drivers)