Do not use shady “driver updater” software. Instead, download the DigitalPersona Pro 7.1 SDK or the Crossmatch 4500 Driver Pack . (Search for dpfpms_x64.msi or DigitalPersona 4500 driver Windows 10 on trusted OEM support forums).
The U.are.u 5300 uses a proprietary driver model designed for DigitalPersona Pro software. Windows 10’s native fingerprint system (Windows Hello) expects a different type of driver interface. Furthermore, HID Global officially ended support for the U.are.u 5300 series several years ago, marking it as “End of Life” (EOL). This means you will not find an official Windows 10 driver on HID’s website. U.are.u 5300 Fingerprint Reader Driver Windows 10
If you need native Windows Hello support, buy a modern reader (e.g., EgisTec or Elan). If you are maintaining an existing enterprise system or love the hardware’s durability, the U.are.u 5300 can be revived in 15 minutes with the steps above. Do you still have a U.are.u 5300 running in production? Share your Windows 10 experience in the comments below. Do not use shady “driver updater” software