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A USB token is a hardware device used for authentication, often in the form of a smart card or security key. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss issues such as USB tokens appearing under 'Other devices' in Device Manager with an error, indicating a driver or recognition problem. Another common topic is the use of USB tokens for certificate-based signing, where users want to see the certificate user name when entering a PIN. Troubleshooting typically involves installing proper drivers or configuring smart card services in Windows.
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    Windows 7 Smart card user name

    I have smart card USB token, and when I need to enter password to sign in document with certificate, Windows security form only gives me PIN field to enter, I cant see the user name of certificate, which is really annoying. Is there a way to display user name of certificate when displaying PIN...
    • builder000
    • Thread
    • certificate pin field smart card usb token user experience username windows security
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Understanding the "USB Token" Error in Device Manager: Causes and Solutions

    in my computer management window there is a "USB Token" under "Other devices" and it has an exclamation point beside it. What is going on? What is a USB token and why is it not working?
    • ryguy
    • Thread
    • computer management device manager devices drivers exclamation mark hardware issues recognition troubleshooting usb token windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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