Security
Hardware and Software Guide
12–5
Passwords
Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a
password, write down the password and store it in a secure
location away from the notebook.
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If you forget your power-on password and your
HP administrator password, you cannot start up the
notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care
or your service partner for additional information.
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If you forget your HP administrator password, you will not be
able to access the Setup utility.
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If you forget a DriveLock password, the hard drive protected
by the password is permanently locked and can no longer be
used.
HP and Windows Passwords
HP security features and Windows operating system security
features work independently from one another. For example,
a device disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled in
Windows.
HP passwords and Windows passwords are also independent of
one another.
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HP passwords
are passwords which are set in software
provided by HP. For example, all passwords set in the Setup
utility are HP passwords.
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Windows passwords
are passwords which are set in your
Windows operating system.
