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To perform an HP SpareKey Recovery if you forget your password:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.When the Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools page is displayed, navigate to the user logon page.

3.Click SpareKey.

NOTE: If your SpareKey has not been initialized in Security Manager, the SpareKey button is not available.

4.Type correct answers to the displayed questions, and then click Logon. The Windows logon screen is displayed.

NOTE: If SpareKey is used to log on at the Drive Encryption logon screen, additional credentials are required at Windows logon to access user accounts. It is highly recommended that you reset your password after performing a recovery.

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Users can display encryption status from HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

NOTE: Administrators can change Drive Encryption status by using HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.

1.Launch HP ProtectTools User Console. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page 23.

2.Under My Data, click Drive Encryption.

In a software or hardware encryption scenario, the drive encryption status is displayed as one of the following:

●Enabled

●Disabled

In a software encryption scenario, the drive encryption status is displayed as one of the following for each hard drive or hard drive partition:

●Not encrypted

●Encrypted

●Encrypting

●Decrypting

In a hardware encryption scenario, the drive encryption status is displayed as one of the following

●Not encrypted

●Encrypted

If the hard drive is in the process of being encrypted or decrypted, a progress bar displays the percentage completed and the time remaining to complete the encryption or decryption.

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Contents HP ProtectTools First Edition August Document Part Number Table of contents PIN Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Introduction to security HP ProtectTools featuresModule Key features Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Password ManagerAchieving key security objectives Restricting access to sensitive data Creating strong password policiesProtecting against targeted theft Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Additional security elementsAssigning security roles Backing up credentials and settings Creating a secure passwordGetting started HP Client Security Setup WizardHP Client Security Dashboard HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup WizardEasy Setup Guide for Small Business Password ManagerGetting started Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools HP Client Security Setup Wizard HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative ConsoleHP Client Security Dashboard HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup WizardOpening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Using Administrative ConsoleSecurity Users Credentials Configuring your system Setting up authentication for your computerLogon Policy Session Policy SettingsManaging users CredentialsFingerprints SpareKeyInitializing the smart card Launch HP ProtectTools Administrative ConsoleFace Smart cardBe sure that Initialize the smart card is selected Click Setup WizardEnable security features page, click Next Configuring the smart cardProximity card BluetoothApplications Contactless cardApplications tab DataComputer General tabUsing the Security Manager User Console HP ProtectTools Security ManagerOpening Security Manager My Logons Your personal ID cardManage tab Password Strength tabAdding logons Using the Password Manager Quick Links menu Editing logonsOrganizing logons into categories Managing your logons Assessing your password strengthClick Add Logon Password Manager icon settingsSettings Credential ManagerSetting up your SpareKey Changing your Windows passwordEnrolling scenes for face logon Enrolling your fingerprintsDark mode AuthenticationDeleting a scene Setting up a smart cardAdvanced User Settings LearningClick Credential Manager, and then click Smart card Changing the smart card PINSelect Change smart card PIN Fingerprint tab AdministrationSetting your preferences AdvancedBacking up and restoring your data Show scan quality feedbackClick Back up data Click Restore data Opening Drive Encryption Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models onlySoftware encryption General tasksActivating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drivesHardware encryption Multiple user logon Deactivating Drive EncryptionLogging in after Drive Encryption is activated Single user logon Protect your data by encrypting your hard drive Managing Drive Encryption administrator task Click Settings Advanced tasksBackup and recovery administrator task Using Enhanced Security with TPM select models onlyBacking up encryption keys Click Backing up Encryption Keys Performing an HP SpareKey RecoveryClick Backup Keys Click RecoveryDisplaying encryption status Click SpareKeyUnder My Data, click Drive Encryption Opening Device Access Manager Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models onlyPage Starting the background service Device Class ConfigurationDevice class All devices Individual device Denying access to a user or groupSelect Users or Groups dialog box opens Allowing access for a user or a groupJita Configuration Removing settings for a user or a groupResetting the configuration Creating an extendable Jita for a user or group Creating a Jita for a user or groupDisabling a Jita for a user or group Advanced SettingsDevice Administrators group ESATA Device SupportUnmanaged Device Classes Page Go to https//cc.absolute.com Theft recovery select models onlyWhat to do when a password is rejected Localized password exceptionsSpecial key handling BiosBios Glossary Drive Encryption Emergency recovery archiveHP SpareKey Recovery DomainRevocation password Power-on authenticationReboot RestoreIndex AccessJita Password

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