9Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows
Computer Setup utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a
product from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and
remove all password settings.
NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.
NOTE: Your computer supports Computrace, which is an online security-based tracking and
recovery service available in select regions. If the computer is stolen, Computrace can track the
computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and
subscribe to the service in order to use Computrace. For information about ordering the Computrace
software, go to the HP website at
http://www.hpshopping.com.
NOTE: If a webcam is installed or connected to the computer, and if the Face Recognition program
is installed, you can set the security level for Face Recognition to balance the ease of use and the
difficulty of breaching the security of the computer. Refer to the Face Recognition software Help.
Computer risk Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in
combination with a password, smart card, contactless card,
registered face scenes, registered fingerprints, or other
authentication credential.
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Windows user password
Unauthorized access to data
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Firewall software
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Windows updates
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Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
*Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will
not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and
make selections in Computer Setup.
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