![]() Users will also be able to purchase applications using a fingerprint reader or login to apps. Swiping or touching a finger on a reader will allow Windows 8.1 to authenticate a finger against a Microsoft Account. ![]() Microsoft working with OEMs to take biometrics mainstream Whereas previous versions of Windows have supported fingerprint readers through third-party drivers and software, Microsoft will improve its native support of them in Windows 8.1 and include options to lock down individual folders to fingers. One particular feature, native fingerprint reader support, is designed to improve Windows' notoriously mixed support for biometrics devices. ![]() Microsoft has been detailing additional Windows 8.1 improvements this week at its annual Tech-Ed conference.
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