HP Rlve 810 G3 manual Protecting the computer, Computer risk Security feature

9 Security

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.

Computer risk	Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer	HP Client Security, in combination with a password, smart card,
	contactless card, 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 or Automatic DriveLock password in
	Computer Setup*
Unauthorized startup from an optional external optical drive	Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
(select models only), optional external hard drive (select models
only), or internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account	Windows user password
Unauthorized access to data	●	HP Drive Encryption software
	●	Windows Defender
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other	BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
system identification information
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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