Dell ControlVault2 Driver and Firmware

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Driver Id : NX3HH

Importance : Critical

Version : 4.12.11.15, A25 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 13 Nov 2025

Download Type : Driver

Category : Security

This package contains the Dell ControlVault driver and firmware. Dell ControlVault is a hardware-based security solution that provides a secure bank that stores your passwords, biometric templates, and security codes within the firmware. It Installs Fingerprint, Smartcard, and Near-field communication (NFC) drivers and firmware. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.

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File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: Dell-ControlVault2-Driver-and-Firmware_NX3HH_WIN64_4.12.11.15_A25_01.EXE

File size: 25.81 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: fbfdedbf46d24dde3773bd7d2dfbf0ab

SHA1: 79f23aef3ecbd3e3f0585962ed60d8451825618a

SHA-256: 72ef59a253e69612147591d2e0c08ec3937bf198cb761ea12cb31bdd6612b18f

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Fixes & Enhancements

- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisories DSA-2025-053 and DSA-2025-228. The DSA details are published on the Security Advisories, Notices, and Resources page, once they are publicly available. For more information about the release schedule, see Dell Client Drivers and Downloads Update Release Schedule.

Important Information

- Do not turn off the system or place the system in sleep or hibernation mode while updating this package. Once the firmware upgrade completion message is displayed, restart the system so that all the drivers are properly initialized.
- To check the article on how to fix common fingerprint-related issues, click here. The article explains how to download and install the fingerprint driver and enroll or remove fingerprint using Windows Hello.
- After you install this update, the Dell ControlVault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is 4.12.11.15.
- After you install this update, the Dell ControlVault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor firmware version that is displayed in Device Manager is 4.12.15.0.
- After you install this update, the NFC Proximity Provider version that is displayed in Device Manager is 4.12.8.9.
- After you install this update, the NFC USB Bus Driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is 4.12.8.10.
- After you install this update, the Control Vault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor version that is displayed in Device Manager is 4.12.11.8.

Compatible Systems

Latitude 5420 Rugged

Latitude 5424 Rugged

Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet

Latitude 7214 Rugged Extreme

Latitude 7424 Rugged Extreme

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021

Windows 11 S-Mode

Windows 11 SE - Standard

Windows 11

Windows 10, 64-bit

Windows 10S 64-bit

Installation instructions

Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

For Thin Client systems

Note: If the driver size is more than 900 MB, ensure to increase the RAM Disk Size to 1000 MB before installing the driver. If RAM Disk is not available, follow the below steps.

1. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
2. Disable the Write Filter (WF) by double-clicking the WF Disable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
3. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
4. Click Download File.
5. Double-click the EXE/MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Enable the Write Filter by double-clicking WF Enable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.