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Encrypting or decrypting individual drives

1.In the Administrative Console left pane, expand Drive Encryption, and click Encryption Management.

2.Click the Change Encryption button.

3.In the Change Encryption dialog box, select or clear the check box next to each hard drive you want to encrypt or decrypt, and then click OK.

NOTE: When the drive is being encrypted or decrypted, the progress bar shows the time remaining to complete the process during the current session. If the computer is shut down or initiates Sleep or Hibernation during the encryption process and then restarts, the Time Remaining display resets to the beginning, but the actual encryption resumes where it last stopped. The time remaining and progress display will change more quickly to reflect the previous progress.

Backup and recovery (administrator task)

The Drive Encryption: Backup and Recovery window allows Windows administrators to back up and recover encryption keys.

Creating backup keys

CAUTION: Be sure to keep the storage device containing the backup key in a safe place, because if you forget your password or lose your Smart Card, this device provides your only access to your hard drive.

1.In the Administrative Console left pane, expand Drive Encryption, and click Backup and Recovery.

2.Click the Backup Keys button.

3.On the “Select Backup Disk” page, click the name of the device where you want to back up your encryption key, and then click Next.

4.Read the information on the next page that is displayed, and then click Next. The encryption key is saved on the storage device you selected.

5.Click OK when the confirmation dialog box opens.

NOTE: Refer to the Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Help file for information on managing and performing a recovery.

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Contents HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version HP ProtectTools Security Software User Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager Vii Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools Glossary Index Enww Introduction to security Function FeaturesModule Key features HP ProtectTools featuresCredential Manager Password Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectToolsPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsFile Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools formerly known as LoJack Pro Accessing HP ProtectTools SecurityAchieving key security objectives Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive dataPassword Manager for HP ProtectTools on Creating strong password policiesAssigning security roles Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAdditional security elements Bios Creating a secure passwordBacking up credentials and settings Using the Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative ConsoleAbout HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Configuring your system Getting Started Setup WizardDefining Security Manager authentication policies Enabling security featuresLogon tab Session tabAdding a user Defining SettingsManaging Users Specifying device settings Configuring Applications SettingsRemoving a user Checking user statusEncrypting Drives Managing Device AccessHP ProtectTools Security Manager Logging in after Security Manager is configuredSetting credentials Managing passwordsChanging your Windows password Setting up a Smart CardManaging communication privacy Enable security features window, click NextInitializing the Smart Card Registering the Smart CardActivating theft recovery Viewing device accessShredding or bleaching files Viewing drive encryption statusBackup and Restore Setting preferencesAdding applications Backing up your dataRestoring your data Click Restore dataChanging your Windows user name and picture Password Manager for HP ProtectTools Editing logons Adding logonsOrganizing logons into categories Using the Logons menuPassword Manager Icon settings Assessing your password strengthManaging your logons To manage your logonsDrive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Advanced tasks Setup proceduresGeneral tasks Creating backup keys Backup and recovery administrator taskEncrypting or decrypting individual drives Click the Change Encryption buttonPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager CertificateOpening Privacy Manager Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Installing a Privacy Manager CertificateRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click the Request a Privacy Manager certificate buttonRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateDeleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateManaging Trusted Contacts Revoking your Privacy Manager CertificateAdding Trusted Contacts Click AdvancedAdding a Trusted Contact Viewing Trusted Contact details Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OfficeDeleting a Trusted Contact Checking revocation status for a Trusted ContactSigning a Microsoft Office document Configuring Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office documentEncrypting a Microsoft Office document Adding a suggested signers signature lineSending an encrypted Microsoft Office document Removing the encryption from a Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office documentConfiguring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookSigning and sending an e-mail message Sealing and sending an e-mail messageImporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted ContactsClick Export migration file Click Import migration fileOpening File Sanitizer File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsAbout shredding About free space bleachingSetting a shred schedule Setting a free space bleaching scheduleSelecting or creating a shred profile Selecting a predefined shred profileCustomizing a simple delete profile Customizing an advanced security shred profileUsing the File Sanitizer icon Using a key sequence to initiate shreddingManually shredding all selected items Manually shredding one assetManually activating free space bleaching Click Bleach NowViewing the log files Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operationEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer SetupInitializing the embedded security chip Setting up the basic user accountSelect Embedded security device state and change to Enable Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail Using the Personal Secure DriveEncrypting files and folders Resetting a user password Changing the owner passwordBacking up and restoring Migrating keys with the Migration WizardSimple configuration Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsStarting background service Just In Time Authentication Jita Configuration Device class configuration advancedDenying or allowing access to a user or group Adding a user or a groupCreating an extendable Jita for a user or group Creating a Jita for a user or groupDisabling a Jita for a user or group Advanced SettingsGo to https//cc.absolute.com Computrace for HP ProtectToolsGlossary Emergency recovery archive Drive Encryption key recovery servicePower-on authentication RebootSeal for trusted contacts Revocation passwordSecurity logon method Send Security buttonTrusted message Windows administratorTrusted Platform Module TPM embedded security chip Trusted senderIndex Password Restricting
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