Fingerprint Reader

USB ID 045e:00ca · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID00ca
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_00CA
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep00CA
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:00ca?

USB ID 045e:00ca is “Fingerprint Reader” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 00ca).

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:00ca shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_00CA.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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