Fingerprint Reader
USB ID 045e:00bc · Microsoft Corp.
| Vendor | Microsoft Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 045e |
| Device ID | 00bc |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_00BC |
| Linux modalias | usb:v045Ep00BC |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 045e:00bc?
USB ID 045e:00bc is “Fingerprint Reader” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 00bc).
Which Linux driver supports Fingerprint Reader?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether Fingerprint Reader is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:00bc shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_00BC.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
- 00a0 – eHome Infrared Receiver
- 00a4 – Compact Optical Mouse, model 1016
- 00b0 – Digital Media Pro Keyboard
- 00b4 – Digital Media Keyboard 1.0A
- 00b9 – Wireless Optical Mouse 3.0
- 00bb – Fingerprint Reader
- 00bd – Fingerprint Reader
- 00c2 – MN-710 802.11g Wireless Adapter [Intersil ISL3886]
- 00c9 – MTP Device
- 00ca – Fingerprint Reader
- 00cb – Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
- 00ce – Generic PPC Flash device