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The command "fprintd-delete" is used to delete a fingerprint from the fingerprint database on Linux systems. It is typically used to remove a registered fingerprint associated with a specific user or account.

When the command is executed, it prompts the user to choose the fingerprint they want to delete from a list of available fingerprints. Once a fingerprint is selected, the command deletes it from the database, ensuring that it can no longer be used for authentication purposes.

It is important to note that this command requires appropriate system privileges or root access to execute successfully.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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