Dell Fingerprint Reader / Control Vault (OEM package)
Dell's fingerprint readers on Latitude and other business laptops are commonly tied to ControlVault, a dedicated security processor that stores credentials and biometric data. Because of that pairing, the driver and ControlVault firmware are meant to be applied together, and both are found by entering your Service Tag. Skipping the firmware is a frequent cause of a reader that shows an error or refuses to enroll.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support
- Hardware category
- Biometrics
- Manufacturer
- Dell
- Related families listed
- 13 in this category, 18 elsewhere from Dell
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Dell Fingerprint Reader / Control Vault (OEM package) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | Fingerprint reader with ControlVault |
| Sensor location | Palm rest or power button |
| Where the driver comes from | Dell support, looked up by Service Tag |
| Firmware pairing | ControlVault firmware applied with the driver |
| Windows Hello role | Enables fingerprint sign-in |
| First thing that breaks | Reader errors when firmware is skipped |
How to tell this is what you have
- Listed under Biometric devices, often with a ControlVault association
- Common on Dell Latitude business laptops
- Located by Dell Service Tag
Worth knowing: Look up your Service Tag; ControlVault firmware may accompany the driver.
Compatibility boundary: Confirm the exact model and hardware ID explicitly support Windows Hello; install driver or firmware components only when that model's documentation lists them.
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Official sources and citations
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- Dell downloads and documentation
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- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
Microsoft Lifecycle: Lifecycle documentation for Windows 10 Home and Pro; separately governed editions and servicing channels can have different dates.
- Windows Hello biometric requirements
Microsoft Learn: Defines biometric hardware and implementation requirements without establishing support for an unnamed sensor.
- Configure Windows Hello
Microsoft documentation: Windows enrollment and sign-in guidance; hardware capability and model-specific packages must be verified separately.
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Other biometrics families to compare
Dell Fingerprint Reader / Control Vault (OEM package) next to the other 13 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Fingerprint Reader / Control Vault (OEM package) (this page) | Dell | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices, often with a ControlVault association |
| HP Fingerprint Reader (OEM package) | HP | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices in Device Manager |
| HP IR Camera for Windows Hello (OEM package) | HP | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Shown as an IR camera under the Cameras section |
| Dell IR Camera for Windows Hello (OEM package) | Dell | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Appears as an IR camera under Cameras |
| Lenovo Fingerprint Reader (OEM package) | Lenovo | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices in Device Manager |
| Lenovo IR Camera for Windows Hello (OEM package) | Lenovo | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Shown as an IR camera under the Cameras section |
| ASUS Fingerprint Sensor (OEM package) | ASUS | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices in Device Manager |
| ASUS IR Camera for Windows Hello (OEM package) | ASUS | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Appears as an IR camera under Cameras |
| Acer Fingerprint Reader (OEM package) | Acer | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices in Device Manager |
| Acer IR Camera for Windows Hello (OEM package) | Acer | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Shown as an IR camera under the Cameras section |
| Microsoft Surface Fingerprint / Type Cover Reader | Microsoft Surface | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices when present |
| Microsoft Surface Windows Hello IR Camera | Microsoft Surface | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Exact Surface model specifications list Windows Hello face authentication |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Fingerprint Reader (OEM package) | Samsung | 10/11 only where the exact PC or reader model lists support | Listed under Biometric devices in Device Manager |
| USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows Hello | Various manufacturers | 10/11 only when the exact reader documents Hello support | Exact manufacturer and model on the device or packaging |
Other Dell families in the catalog
Dell hardware documented outside biometrics
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Audio (Waves MaxxAudio and OEM codec packages) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Dell Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Dell Thunderbolt and USB-C Docking Drivers | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Dell Bluetooth Drivers (OEM packages) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Dell System Chipset Drivers (OEM Desktops and Laptops) | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| Dell Touchpad Driver (Synaptics or Elan) | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Dell Precision Touchpad Package | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Dell Function Key and QuickSet Driver | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
| Dell Integrated Webcam Driver | Webcams | 10/11 only where the exact camera or PC model lists support |
8 further Dell families are listed on the Dell manufacturer page.