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Using Administrative Console

HP ProtectTools Administrative Console is the central location for administering HP ProtectTools Security Manager features and applications.

▲To open HP ProtectTools Administrative Console, click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.

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In the left panel of Security Manager, click Administration, and then click Administrative Console.

The console is composed of the following components:

●Home—Allows you to configure the following security options:

◦Increase system security

◦Require strong authentication

◦Manage HP ProtectTools users

◦See how you can centrally manage HP ProtectTools

●System—Allows you to configure the following security features and authentication for users and devices:

◦Security

◦Users

◦Credentials

●Applications—Allows you to configure settings for HP ProtectTools Security Manager and for Security Manager applications.

●Data—Provides an expanding menu of links to Security Manager applications that protect your data.

●Central Management—Displays tabs for accessing additional solutions, product updates, and messages.

●Setup Wizard—Guides you through setting up HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

●About—Displays information about HP ProtectTools Security Manager, such as the version number and copyright notice.

●Main area—Displays application-specific screens.

?—Displays the Administrative Console software Help. This icon is located at the top right of the window frame, next to the minimize and maximize icons.

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