Reference Guide

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Embedded Security for ProtectTools
Changing the Owner Password
To change the owner password:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security
Manager > Embedded Security > Advanced.
2. Under Owner Password, click Change.
3. Type the old owner password, and then set and confirm the
new owner password.
4. Click OK.
Enabling and Disabling Embedded Security
It is possible to disable the Embedded Security features if you
want to work without the security function.
The Embedded Security features can be enabled or disabled at
2 different levels.
■ Temporary disabling—With this option, embedded security
is automatically reenabled on Windows restart. This option
is available to all users by default.
■ Permanent disabling—With this option, the owner password
is required to reenable Embedded Security. This option is
available only to administrators.