9Security

Protecting the computer

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a

product from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and

remove all password settings.

NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.

Computer risk

Security feature

 

 

Unauthorized use of the computer

HP Client Security, in combination with a password, smart

 

card, contactless card, registered fingerprints, or other

 

authentication credential

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)

BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

 

 

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive

DriveLock password or Automatic DriveLock password in

 

Computer Setup*

 

 

Unauthorized startup from an optional external optical drive

Boot options feature in Computer Setup*

(select models only), optional external hard drive (select

 

 

models only), or internal network adapter

 

 

 

 

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

Windows user password

 

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

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HP Drive Encryption software

 

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Windows Defender

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other

BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

system identification information

 

 

 

 

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

*Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.

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