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HP d240 10 Computrace for HP ProtectTools, Log in, Login ID, Password, Learn More, Activate Now, Theft Recovery

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10 Computrace for HP ProtectTools

Computrace for HP ProtectTools is a tool that can remotely monitor, manage, and track your computer.

Once activated, Computrace for HP ProtectTools is configured from the Absolute Software Customer Center. From the Customer Center, the administrator can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to monitor or manage the computer. If the system is misplaced or stolen, the Customer Center can assist local authorities to locate and recover the computer. If configured, Computrace can continue to function even if the hard drive is erased or replaced.

To activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools:

1.Connect to the Internet.

2.Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

3.In the Security Manager left pane, click Theft Recovery.

4.To launch the Computrace Activation Wizard, click the Activate Now button.

5.Enter your contact information along with your credit card payment information or enter a pre- purchased Product Key.

The Activation Wizard securely processes the transaction and sets up your user account on the Absolute Software Customer Center website. Once complete, you receive a confirmation e-mail containing your Customer Center account information.

If you have previously run the Computrace Activation Wizard and your Customer Center user account already exists, you can purchase additional licenses by contacting your HP account representative.

To log in to Customer Center:

1.Go to https://cc.absolute.com/.

2.In the Login ID and Password fields, type the credentials you received in the confirmation e- mail, and then click the Log in button.

Using the Customer Center, you can:

●Monitor your computers.

●Protect your remote data.

●Report the theft of any computer protected by Computrace.

Click Learn More for more details about Computrace for HP ProtectTools.

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Contents

Page Page About This Book WARNING CAUTION: Page Table of contents Page Page Page Page Page 1 Introduction to security Page Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools Example 1: Example 2: Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly known as LoJack Pro) HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive data Preventing unauthorized access from internal or external locations Creating strong password policies Assigning security roles Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Creating a secure password Backing up credentials and settings 2HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Management Tools Links Setup Wizard Help About Logon tab Session tab Adding a user Removing a user Checking user status Page 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Changing your Windows password Credentials 2.Click Windows Password Current Windows password Change Initializing the Smart Card Configure the use of the smart card Setup a Smart Card 4.Ensure that Initialize the smart card is selected PIN Drive Encryption Encryption Status Device Access Manager Simple Configuration Device Class Configuration Discover More Add Applications Updates and Messages Keep me informed about new applications and updates Check Now Browse Restoring your data 3.Click Restore data Windows user name Choose Picture 4Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ●For a website - select Add [domain name] to Password Manager ●For a program - select Add this logon screen to Password Manager Manage Choose other fields Submit logon data Submit account data Password Manager Add Category All To manage your logons: Add Logon Edit To add an additional logon for a website or program: Add additional logon 5 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Activating a TPM-protectedpassword Encrypting or decrypting individual drives Creating backup keys 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Requesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Installing a Privacy Manager Certificate Renewing a Privacy Manager Certificate 3.Click Renew certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate Set default Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Adding Trusted Contacts Adding a Trusted Contact Trusted Contacts Invite Contacts Send Adding Trusted Contacts using your Microsoft Outlook address book Viewing Trusted Contact details Deleting a Trusted Contact Checking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Configuring Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office document File Sanitizer Shred Now Documents Signing a Microsoft Office document Insert Text Signature Line Privacy Manager Signature Provider Suggested signer Signing a Microsoft Office Document Removing the encryption from a Microsoft Office document Remove Encryption Sending an encrypted Microsoft Office document New Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft Outlook Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook E-mail Privacy Signing and sending an e-mailmessage Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 7 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Setting a free space bleaching schedule Bleaching Activate Scheduler Setting a shred schedule Shred View Details Shred the following Customizing an advanced security shred profile Advanced Security Settings Available shred options Simple Delete Settings Available delete options Delete the following Do not delete the following Using a key sequence to initiate shredding Manually shredding one asset Shred One Open Manually shredding all selected items Manually activating free space bleaching Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation Stop Viewing the log files 8Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Setup password New password Verify new password TPM Embedded Security 5.Select Embedded security device state and change to Enable Using the Personal Secure Drive Encrypting files and folders Encrypt ●Apply changes to this folder only ●Apply changes to this folder, subfolders, and files Creating a backup file Restoring certification data from the backup file 9Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Adding a user or a group Select Users or Groups Removing a user or a group Denying or allowing access to a user or group User/Groups Scenario: Result: Creating a JITA for a user or group JITA Configuration removable media Extendable Disabling a JITA for a user or group 10 Computrace for HP ProtectTools Glossary Drive Encryption key recovery service Drive Encryption logon screen DriveLock emergency recovery archive Encryption File System (EFS) revocation password seal for trusted contacts security logon method Send Security button shred cycle trusted message Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip trusted sender TXT user Index P password R restricting