Security - Windows Vista and Windows XP

Table of contents
1 Protecting the computer
2 Using passwords
Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ................................................................................................. 3
Setup password .................................................................................................................................... 4
Managing a setup password ................................................................................................ 4
Entering a setup password .................................................................................................. 4
Power-on password .............................................................................................................................. 4
Managing a power-on password .......................................................................................... 5
Entering a power-on password ............................................................................................ 6
Requiring a power-on password at restart ........................................................................... 6
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ........................................................................................................ 7
Setting a DriveLock password ............................................................................................. 8
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................................... 9
Changing a DriveLock password ......................................................................................... 9
Removing DriveLock protection ......................................................................................... 10
3 Using Computer Setup security features
Securing system devices .................................................................................................................... 11
Using Computer Setup stringent security ........................................................................................... 12
Setting stringent security ................................................................................................... 12
Removing stringent security .............................................................................................. 13
Viewing Computer Setup System Information .................................................................................... 13
Using Computer Setup System IDs .................................................................................................... 14
4 Using antivirus software
5 Using firewall software
6 Installing critical security updates
7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
8 Installing a security cable
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