Changing the owner password | HP 2 Base Model specs

Changing the owner password

Administrators can change the owner password:

1.Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.

2.In the left pane, click Embedded Security, and then click Advanced.

3.In the right pane, under Owner Password, click Change.

4.Type the old owner password, and then set and confirm the new owner password.

5.Click OK.

Resetting a user password

An administrator can help a user to reset a forgotten password. For more information, refer to the software Help.

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HP 2 Base Model manual Changing the owner password, Resetting a user password

Contents

HP ProtectTools First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 100 102 107112 Application Features Introduction to security HP ProtectTools features Module Key features HP ProtectTools features Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools formerly LoJack ProEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Page Restricting access to sensitive data Achieving key security objectivesProtecting against targeted theft Creating strong password policies Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Additional security elementsAssigning security roles Additional security elements Creating a secure password Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials Getting started with the Setup Wizard Page HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Using Administrative Console Security Users Credentials Configuring your system Setting up authentication for your computerLogon Policy Settings Managing usersSession Policy Credentials SpareKeyFingerprints Smart card Face Configuring your applications Updates and MessagesGeneral tab Applications tab HP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard Security Applications Status HP ProtectTools desktop gadgetBlue-OK Password Manager My Logons Adding logons Editing logons Using the Logons menu Organizing logons into categoriesManaging your logons Assessing your password strength Password Manager icon settings VeriSign Identity Protection VIP Click Add LogonClick Continue Settings Changing your Windows passwordCredential Manager Setting up your SpareKey Enrolling your fingerprints Setting up a smart card Click the Administration tabUnder Central Management, click Setup Wizard Initializing the smart card Configuring the smart card Enrolling scenes for face logon Advanced User Settings Click Create PIN Click OK HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setting your preferences Your personal ID cardFingerprint tab Backing up and restoring your data Show scan quality feedbackClick Back up data Click Restore data Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Drive Encryption Click Features General tasksActivating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives Software encryption Hardware encryption Deactivating Drive Encryption Logging in after Drive Encryption is activated Smart cards Pcmcia readersUSB readers Click Settings Protect your data by encrypting your hard driveDisplaying encryption status Under My Data, click Drive Encryption Managing Drive Encryption administrator task Advanced tasks Backup and recovery administrator task Recovering encryption keysBacking up encryption keys Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Privacy Manager Setup procedures Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Request a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting up a Privacy Manager Certificate Importing a third-party certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate Viewing Privacy Manager Certificate detailsRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Certificate details Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateRevoking your Privacy Manager Certificate Click Advanced Managing Trusted Contacts Adding Trusted ContactsAdding a Trusted Contact Adding Trusted Contacts using Microsoft Outlook contacts Viewing Trusted Contact details Deleting a Trusted ContactChecking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft Outlook Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft OutlookSigning and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office 2007 document Sealing and sending an e-mail messageViewing a sealed e-mail message Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Office Signing a Microsoft Office document Encrypting a Microsoft Office document Adding a suggested signers signature line Removing encryption from a Microsoft Office document Sending an encrypted Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office document Backing up Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Central administration of Privacy Manager File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Shredding Free space bleaching Opening File Sanitizer Setting a shred schedule Setting a free space bleaching schedule Selecting or creating a shred profile Selecting a predefined shred profileCustomizing a shred profile High Security Medium Security Low Security Customizing a simple delete profile Page Using a key sequence to initiate shredding Using the File Sanitizer icon Manually shredding one assetManually shredding all selected items Manually activating free space bleaching Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operationViewing the log files Click Bleach Now Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Device Access Manager Configuring device access Simple Configuration Device Class Configuration Starting the background servicePage Denying access to a user or group Allowing access for a user or a groupDevice class All devices Individual device Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group Jita Configuration Removing settings for a user or a groupResetting the configuration Creating a Jita for a user or group Creating an extendable Jita for a user or group Disabling a Jita for a user or group Advanced Settings Device Administrators group ESATA Support Unmanaged Device ClassesPage Theft recovery Go to https//cc.absolute.com Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup Initializing the embedded security chip Setting up the basic user account Using the personal secure drive Encrypting files and foldersSending and receiving encrypted e-mail Changing the Basic User Key password Creating a backup file Restoring certification data from the backup fileBacking up and restoring Changing the owner password Resetting a user password Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard Localized password exceptions Page Bios Special key handling Bios What to do when a password is rejected Glossary Cryptographic service provider CSP Device access control policyEmergency recovery archive Cryptography Power-on authentication Encryption File System EFSFingerprint Free space bleaching Reboot RestoreRevocation password Sata device mode Windows administrator Suggested signerToken Trusted Contact Index Jita FacePage