Lenovo IdeaPad laptops and netbooks come pre-installed with the VeriFace face-recognition software, which scans the unique features of a user’s face by webcam in order to authenticate Windows users. Some users like the added security VeriFace provides, which makes deception difficult.
Besides, VeriFace a hassle when improperly configured recognition settings or software glitches cause their computers to hang. If VeriFace becomes a problem, you can disable the program temporarily through the System Configuration applet.
Disable VeriFace Version 3.6 Running Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Step 1 Open VeriFace and click on the “Settings” button.
Step 2 Click on “Password Manager” in the navigation pane.
Step 3 Uncheck the “Take the face authentication action every time you open Password Manager” option under “Start Options.”
Step 4 Close the program and log off the computer.
Log in to the computer again. You should be prompted to enter your Windows username and password.
Disable VeriFace from Windows Startup
Step 1 Click “Start,” type “MSConfig” in the search box, and press “Enter.” In Windows 8, point the mouse in the upper right corner of the Start screen to move the mouse pointer down and then click on “Search.” Type “MSConfig” in the box and press “Enter.”
Step 2 Click on the “Startup” tab and scroll down the list to “Lenovo VeriFace” (Windows 7 and 8), “PManage” (Windows XP), or “VeriFaceManager” (Windows Vista). Uncheck the box to disable the program from Windows Startup. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to exit System Configuration.
Restart the computer. You should be prompted to enter your Windows username and password.
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