Credential Manager for ProtectTools
Reference Guide
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Locking the computer
To secure your computer when you are away from your desk, use
the Lock Workstation feature. This prevents unauthorized users
from gaining access to your computer. Only you and members of
the administrators group on your computer can unlock it.
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For added security, you can configure the Lock Workstation
feature to require a smart card, biometric reader, or token
to unlock the computer. For more information, refer to
“
Configuring Credential Manager settings
,” later in this
chapter.
To lock the computer:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security
Manager
.
2. In the left pane, select
Credential Manager
, and then select
My Identity
.
3. In the right pane, under
I Want To
, click
More
, and then
click
Lock Workstation
. The Windows logon screen is
displayed. You must use a Windows password or the
Credential Manager Logon Wizard
to unlock the computer.
