HP XU053UT, XU016UT manual Using passwords, Setting passwords in Windows

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Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in non-Windows Computer Setup that is preinstalled on the computer.

●Setup and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.

●The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to their normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the optional embedded security chip.

●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.

●If you forget the BIOS administrator password set in Computer Setup, you can use HP SpareKey to access the utility.

●If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password set in Computer Setup, the hard drive that is protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no longer be used.

You can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for more than one Computer Setup feature.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

●When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

●Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.

●Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.

The following tables list commonly used Windows and BIOS administrator passwords and describe their functions.

Setting passwords in Windows

Password	Function

Administrator password*	Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account.
	NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Computer
	Setup contents.

User password*	Protects access to a Windows user account.

*For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons WindowsWindows Vista Using operating system controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSelect Start Connect to Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Page Connecting 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