Table of contents
1 Protecting the computer
2 Using passwords
Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ................................................................................................. 4
Setup password .................................................................................................................................... 5
Managing a setup password ................................................................................................ 6
Entering a setup password .................................................................................................. 7
Power-on password .............................................................................................................................. 8
Managing a power-on password .......................................................................................... 9
Entering a power-on password .......................................................................................... 10
Requiring a power-on password at restart ......................................................................... 11
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ...................................................................................................... 12
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................... 13
Entering a DriveLock password ......................................................................................... 14
Changing a DriveLock password ....................................................................................... 15
Removing DriveLock protection ......................................................................................... 16
3 Using Computer Setup security features
Securing system devices .................................................................................................................... 17
Using Computer Setup stringent security ........................................................................................... 18
Setting stringent security ................................................................................................... 19
Removing stringent security .............................................................................................. 20
Viewing Computer Setup System Information .................................................................................... 21
Using Computer Setup System IDs .................................................................................................... 22
4 Using antivirus software
5 Using firewall software
6 Installing critical security updates
7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
8 Installing a security cable
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