10 Security
Protecting the computer
NOTE:
Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a
product from being mishandled or stolen.
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
Web site at
http://www.hpshopping.com
.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data
from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need
to use.
The Windows operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed
in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup
utility (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup).
To protect against
Use this security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a
password, face recognition, smart card (select models only),
and/or fingerprint reader (select models only)
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (
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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
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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*
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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