From a security perspective, biometric systems play an important role, visit your local airport for a taste , and are definitely a step in the right direction for home computer users. In March , when I first came across a free biometric login solution Luxand Blink , based on facial recognition, I could hardly wait to try it out and yes, take the opportunity to play the role of a bad guy and attempt to defeat it. At that time, only a 32 bit version of the application was available. Looking ahead though, the developers promised that a 64 bit version of the application was in the works. True to their word, the developers have just released a 64 bit version. The only way to login automatically was by presenting my real face, and only MY face , to the camera.

Most Windows users need to log into the system before they can access their system account. Some single computer users configure Windows to log in automatically, which is comfortable but not very secure. The free face recognition software Blink! The main requirement is a webcam, as it is used by the software to recognize the user's face.

While we write about security and privacy related software at TechNorms quite regularly, Luxand Blink! Luxand Blink! If it matches a previously saved template, it will allow you to login by facial recognition instead of a password. Installation is straightforward and during the installation process, you can configure your webcam to recognize your face for logging into your Windows OS. Once the installation completes, Blink offers you to configure the software to work with your webcam.

Windows 8 will have a built-in free facial recognition software. Download Luxand Blink Free 2. It is possible but some software can be quite expensive. Luckily, there is free face recognition software for Windows 7 available to download. There are many products available for users looking to use face recognition software.