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Dell ControlVault2 Driver and Firmware

Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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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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.
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Version

4.12.11.15, A25

Release date

13 Nov 2025

Download Type

Driver

Category

Security

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Dell-ControlVault2-Driver-and-Firmware_NX3HH_WIN64_4.12.11.15_A25.EXE
File Size: 25.79 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a46993d88a44a67df970b25f0fefb317
SHA1:
e86cae4fe06c8c816de7ffbbd5004e6f5859ed39
SHA-256:
35a4f9c9d4566f2e9adcb1bbfc1e83488421384358d26840a859e42ab10f1f0b

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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- 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.
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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.

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