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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.

NOTE: Your computer supports Computrace, which is an online security-based tracking and

recovery service available in select regions. If the computer is stolen, Computrace can track the

computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and

subscribe to the service in order to use Computrace. For information about ordering the Computrace

software, go to the HP website at

http://www.hpshopping.com.

NOTE: If a webcam is installed or connected to the computer, and if the Face Recognition program

is installed, you can set the security level for Face Recognition to balance the ease of use and the

difficulty of breaching the security of the computer. Refer to the HP ProtectTools Getting Started

guide or the Face Recognition software Help.

Computer risk Security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a

password, smart card, face recognition, and/or fingerprint

reader

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or

internal network adapter

Boot options feature in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account HP ProtectTools Security Manager

Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software

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Windows updates

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Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other

system identification information

BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

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