Security
Hardware and Software Guide
12–6
HP and Windows Password Guidelines
HP and Windows passwords are not interchangeable. You must
use an HP password at an HP password prompt and a Windows
password at a Windows password prompt. For example:
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If a power-on password is set, the power-on password
(not a Windows password) must be entered when the
notebook starts up or restores from hibernation.
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If you set Windows to prompt for a password before
resuming from standby, a Windows password (not a power-on
password) must be entered to resume from standby.
Windows Passwords
Function
Administrator password*
Protects Windows administrator-level
access to notebook contents.
User password*
Protects access to notebook contents after
exit from standby.
*For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a
Windows user password, select
Start > Help and Support.
