HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...as a bad sector. Page 3 If write splices continue to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to read of files. For example, powering off the notebook before... basis. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is written to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=...
...as a bad sector. Page 3 If write splices continue to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to read of files. For example, powering off the notebook before... basis. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is written to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=...
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... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 Cleaning...
... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 Cleaning...
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Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started ...● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external...
Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started ...● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external...
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NOTE: Before you can set the security level to balance the ease of use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in order to act as viruses, worms, and other third-party software can track the computer ..., and if the Face Recognition program is installed. ● If a fingerprint reader is installed. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use and the difficulty of breaching the security of malicious code. NOTE: Security...
NOTE: Before you can set the security level to balance the ease of use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in order to act as viruses, worms, and other third-party software can track the computer ..., and if the Face Recognition program is installed. ● If a fingerprint reader is installed. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use and the difficulty of breaching the security of malicious code. NOTE: Security...
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...embedded security password, which can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ...9679; Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal ...
...embedded security password, which can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ...9679; Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal ...
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... To set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. It is used to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer ... security password is also used with the optional integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to Computer Setup. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Password...
... To set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. It is used to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer ... security password is also used with the optional integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to Computer Setup. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Password...
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See the HP ProtectTools software Help for any application that requires a user name and password. Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Integrated fingerprint readers are available on the ...
See the HP ProtectTools software Help for any application that requires a user name and password. Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Integrated fingerprint readers are available on the ...
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...: A security cable is preinstalled on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock with the key. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools software Help. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock (2). 3. See the Getting... operating system and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the illustration in Help and Support. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager software is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may look slightly different from the Microsoft ...
...: A security cable is preinstalled on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock with the key. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools software Help. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock (2). 3. See the Getting... operating system and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the illustration in Help and Support. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager software is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may look slightly different from the Microsoft ...
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... 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java...
... 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...HP ProtectTools features ...2 HP ProtectTools security product description and common use examples 4 Password Manager ...4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 4 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only 5 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only 5 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 6 Computrace for HP ProtectTools...Additional security elements ...9 Assigning security roles ...9 Managing HP ProtectTools passwords 9 Creating a secure password 10 Backing up...
...HP ProtectTools features ...2 HP ProtectTools security product description and common use examples 4 Password Manager ...4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 4 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only 5 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only 5 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 6 Computrace for HP ProtectTools...Additional security elements ...9 Assigning security roles ...9 Managing HP ProtectTools passwords 9 Creating a secure password 10 Backing up...
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... Administrative Console 21 Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Using Administrative Console ...22 Configuring your system ...23 Setting up authentication for your computer 23 Logon Policy ...23 Session Policy 24... ...28 PIN ...29 Applications ...29 General tab ...29 Applications tab ...29 Antimalware Central ...30 Data ...30 Computer ...30 Communications ...31 Central Management ...31 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...33 Opening Security Manager ...33 Using the Security Manager dashboard 34 Your personal ID card ...35 Security Applications Status ...35 My Logons ...36...
... Administrative Console 21 Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Using Administrative Console ...22 Configuring your system ...23 Setting up authentication for your computer 23 Logon Policy ...23 Session Policy 24... ...28 PIN ...29 Applications ...29 General tab ...29 Applications tab ...29 Antimalware Central ...30 Data ...30 Computer ...30 Communications ...31 Central Management ...31 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...33 Opening Security Manager ...33 Using the Security Manager dashboard 34 Your personal ID card ...35 Security Applications Status ...35 My Logons ...36...
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... ...48 Antimalware Central ...48 Administration ...48 Central Management 49 Advanced ...49 Setting your preferences 49 Backing up and restoring your data 50 6 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only 53 Opening Drive Encryption ...54 General tasks ...54 Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives 54 Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting...
... ...48 Antimalware Central ...48 Administration ...48 Central Management 49 Advanced ...49 Setting your preferences 49 Backing up and restoring your data 50 6 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only 53 Opening Drive Encryption ...54 General tasks ...54 Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives 54 Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting...
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... (administrator task 61 Backing up encryption keys 61 Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys 62 Recovering encryption keys 63 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 65 Opening Privacy Manager ...65 Setup procedures ...66 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 66 Installing a Privacy Manager Certificate 66 Requesting a Privacy Manager Certificate...
... (administrator task 61 Backing up encryption keys 61 Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys 62 Recovering encryption keys 63 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 65 Opening Privacy Manager ...65 Setup procedures ...66 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 66 Installing a Privacy Manager Certificate 66 Requesting a Privacy Manager Certificate...
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...Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Central administration of Privacy Manager 79 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only 81 Shredding ...81 Free space bleaching ...81 Opening File Sanitizer ...82 Setup procedures ...82 Setting a shred schedule 82... 88 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 88 Viewing the log files ...88 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 89 Opening Device Access Manager ...89 Setup Procedures ...90 Configuring device access 90 vii
...Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Central administration of Privacy Manager 79 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only 81 Shredding ...81 Free space bleaching ...81 Opening File Sanitizer ...82 Setup procedures ...82 Setting a shred schedule 82... 88 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 88 Viewing the log files ...88 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 89 Opening Device Access Manager ...89 Setup Procedures ...90 Configuring device access 90 vii
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... Settings ...98 Device Administrators group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104 Setting up the... password 107 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 107 12 Localized password exceptions ...109 Windows IMEs not supported at the Preboot Security level or the HP Drive Encryption level ......... 109 viii
... Settings ...98 Device Administrators group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104 Setting up the... password 107 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 107 12 Localized password exceptions ...109 Windows IMEs not supported at the Preboot Security level or the HP Drive Encryption level ......... 109 viii
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... users to configure options provided by an administrator. ● Allows administrators to provide users limited control of some HP ProtectTools modules. HP ProtectTools software modules may vary depending on your model. Application HP ProtectTools Administrative Console (for administrators) HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for users) Features ● Requires Microsoft Windows administrator rights to access. ● Provides access to modules...
... users to configure options provided by an administrator. ● Allows administrators to provide users limited control of some HP ProtectTools modules. HP ProtectTools software modules may vary depending on your model. Application HP ProtectTools Administrative Console (for administrators) HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for users) Features ● Requires Microsoft Windows administrator rights to access. ● Provides access to modules...
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... and change user credentials such as a Windows password, fingerprint, face images, smart card, proximity card, or contactless card. HP ProtectTools Security Manager General users can perform the following functions: ● Organize, and set up user names and passwords. ● Create stronger... to security Password Manager fills in order to decrypt and access the data. ● Offers the option to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. Forces pre-boot authentication in and submits the information automatically. ● Streamline the logon process with...
... and change user credentials such as a Windows password, fingerprint, face images, smart card, proximity card, or contactless card. HP ProtectTools Security Manager General users can perform the following functions: ● Organize, and set up user names and passwords. ● Create stronger... to security Password Manager fills in order to decrypt and access the data. ● Offers the option to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. Forces pre-boot authentication in and submits the information automatically. ● Streamline the logon process with...
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...personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in order to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of users. HP ProtectTools features 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip to protect against unauthorized ...Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● ...
...personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in order to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of users. HP ProtectTools features 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip to protect against unauthorized ...Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● ...
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...create a virtual drive partition on every account. Embedded Security could be used to: ● Save login names and passwords for HP ProtectTools provides the ability to security Example 1: A warehouse manager has a computer that require login information. He wants the data to be...accessed. The warehouse manager decides to activate Embedded Security and 4 Chapter 1 Introduction to create a personal secure drive. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Embedded Security for Internet access or email. ● Automatically log the user in a secure location. The ...
...create a virtual drive partition on every account. Embedded Security could be used to: ● Save login names and passwords for HP ProtectTools provides the ability to security Example 1: A warehouse manager has a computer that require login information. He wants the data to be...accessed. The warehouse manager decides to activate Embedded Security and 4 Chapter 1 Introduction to create a personal secure drive. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Embedded Security for Internet access or email. ● Automatically log the user in a secure location. The ...