Manually activating free space bleaching | HP 2 Base Model instruction

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1.Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred.

2.Click the Shred now button.

3.When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.

Manually activating free space bleaching

1.Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Bleach Now.

2.When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.

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1.Open File Sanitizer, and then click Free Space Bleaching.

2.Click Bleach Now.

3.When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.

Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation

When a shred or free space bleaching operation is in progress, a message is displayed above the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The message provides details on the shred or free space bleaching process (percentage complete), and gives you the option to abort the operation.

▲To cancel the operation, click the message, and then click Stop.

Viewing the log files

Each time a shred or free space bleaching operation is performed, log files of any errors or failures are generated. The log files are always updated according to the latest shred or free space bleaching operation.

NOTE: Files that are successfully shredded or bleached do not appear in the log files.

One log file is created for shred operations, and another log file is created for free space bleaching operations. Both log files are located on the hard drive:

●C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\[Username]_ShredderLog.txt

●C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\[Username]_DiskBleachLog.txt For 64-bit systems, the log files are located on the hard drive:

●C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\[Username]_ShredderLog.txt

●C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\[Username]_DiskBleachLog.txt

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HP 2 Base Model manual Manually activating free space bleaching, Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation

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 100 112 102107 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 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Privacy Manager for HP ProtectToolsComputrace for HP ProtectTools formerly LoJack Pro Page Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive dataAchieving key security objectives Creating strong password policies Assigning security roles Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAdditional security elements 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 Logon Policy Configuring your systemSetting up authentication for your computer Session Policy SettingsManaging users Fingerprints CredentialsSpareKey Smart card Face General tab Configuring your applicationsUpdates and Messages Applications tab HP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard Blue-OK Security Applications StatusHP ProtectTools desktop gadget Password Manager My Logons Adding logons Editing logons Managing your logons Using the Logons menuOrganizing logons into categories Assessing your password strength Password Manager icon settings Click Continue VeriSign Identity Protection VIPClick Add Logon Credential Manager SettingsChanging your Windows password Setting up your SpareKey Enrolling your fingerprints Under Central Management, click Setup Wizard Setting up a smart cardClick the Administration tab 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 Fingerprint tab Setting your preferencesYour personal ID card Click Back up data Backing up and restoring your dataShow scan quality feedback Click Restore data Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Drive Encryption Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Click FeaturesGeneral tasks Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives Software encryption Hardware encryption Deactivating Drive Encryption Logging in after Drive Encryption is activated USB readers Smart cardsPcmcia readers Displaying encryption status Click SettingsProtect your data by encrypting your hard drive Under My Data, click Drive Encryption Managing Drive Encryption administrator task Advanced tasks Backing up encryption keys Backup and recovery administrator taskRecovering encryption keys Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Privacy Manager Requesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Setup proceduresManaging Privacy Manager Certificates Click Request a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting up a Privacy Manager Certificate Importing a third-party certificate Renewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Click Certificate details Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate Deleting a Privacy Manager CertificateRestoring a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Advanced Adding a Trusted Contact Managing Trusted ContactsAdding Trusted Contacts Adding Trusted Contacts using Microsoft Outlook contacts Checking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Viewing Trusted Contact detailsDeleting a Trusted Contact Signing and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookConfiguring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Viewing a sealed e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office 2007 documentSealing and sending an 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 Viewing a signed Microsoft Office document Removing encryption from a Microsoft Office documentSending an encrypted 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 Customizing a shred profile Selecting or creating a shred profileSelecting a predefined shred profile High Security Medium Security Low Security Customizing a simple delete profile Page Using a key sequence to initiate shredding Manually shredding all selected items Using the File Sanitizer iconManually shredding one asset Viewing the log files Manually activating free space bleachingAborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 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 Device class All devices Individual device Denying access to a user or groupAllowing access for a user or a group Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group Resetting the configuration Jita ConfigurationRemoving settings for a user or a group 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 Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail Using the personal secure driveEncrypting files and folders Changing the Basic User Key password Backing up and restoring Creating a backup fileRestoring certification data from the backup file 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 Emergency recovery archive Cryptographic service provider CSPDevice access control policy Cryptography Fingerprint Power-on authenticationEncryption File System EFS Free space bleaching Revocation password RebootRestore Sata device mode Token Windows administratorSuggested signer Trusted Contact Index Jita FacePage