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... Support 5 Helpful Hints ...7 Basic Troubleshooting ...7 HP Support Assistant ...8 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 8 Restore and Recovery ...8 Microsoft System Restore ...8 System Recovery ...8 System Recovery Options 9 System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu 9 System Recovery at System Startup 10 System Recovery from Recovery Media 10 Recovery Media ...11 Choosing Recovery Media 11 Creating Recovery Media 12 Using, Updating, and...
... Support 5 Helpful Hints ...7 Basic Troubleshooting ...7 HP Support Assistant ...8 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 8 Restore and Recovery ...8 Microsoft System Restore ...8 System Recovery ...8 System Recovery Options 9 System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu 9 System Recovery at System Startup 10 System Recovery from Recovery Media 10 Recovery Media ...11 Choosing Recovery Media 11 Creating Recovery Media 12 Using, Updating, and...
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... and functioning properly. To obtain the support center telephone number for instructions on making backup copies of your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. The utility simplifies the process of Vision Diagnostics on page 4 for WinDVD - Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems...) To access Vision Diagnostics, you have printed reports available before placing a call to the CD. If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you to perform diagnostic activities on your PC. software to view information about the computer. created and the software ...
... and functioning properly. To obtain the support center telephone number for instructions on making backup copies of your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. The utility simplifies the process of Vision Diagnostics on page 4 for WinDVD - Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems...) To access Vision Diagnostics, you have printed reports available before placing a call to the CD. If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you to perform diagnostic activities on your PC. software to view information about the computer. created and the software ...
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... procedure before you installed after purchase. 8 Getting Started ENWW Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. System Recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all HP or Compaq computers with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and some recent, select computers with Windows Vista operating systems...
... procedure before you installed after purchase. 8 Getting Started ENWW Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. System Recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all HP or Compaq computers with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and some recent, select computers with Windows Vista operating systems...
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.... Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the computer. 4. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. Turn on the keyboard during system startup. 3. If prompted, click Yes to allow the ...program to restart the computer and run Recovery Manager from the Windows 7 Start Menu on page 11. The recovery image is responding, use ...
.... Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the computer. 4. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. Turn on the keyboard during system startup. 3. If prompted, click Yes to allow the ...program to restart the computer and run Recovery Manager from the Windows 7 Start Menu on page 11. The recovery image is responding, use ...
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... again. Press the Power button to turn the computer back on page 11. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. System Recovery begins. System Recovery begins. If you are prompted to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Turn off . 2. Otherwise, select Recover without...button until you want to back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Disconnect all peripheral devices from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on the screen. 5. message appears on . Otherwise, select Recover...
... again. Press the Power button to turn the computer back on page 11. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. System Recovery begins. System Recovery begins. If you are prompted to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Turn off . 2. Otherwise, select Recover without...button until you want to back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. Disconnect all peripheral devices from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on the screen. 5. message appears on . Otherwise, select Recover...
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...hard disk drive. If you the size of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of the drive required to store all recovery discs or the recovery USB flash drive from a USB flash drive, press the Esc key as the computer is powering on your computer at the factory. ..., select Media. If you are using a high-quality blank USB drive. ● If you are prompted to back up your computer. The Recovery Media Creation program tells you have a DVD writer, and you are not defect-free. This image contains the operating system and software program files ...
...hard disk drive. If you the size of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of the drive required to store all recovery discs or the recovery USB flash drive from a USB flash drive, press the Esc key as the computer is powering on your computer at the factory. ..., select Media. If you are using a high-quality blank USB drive. ● If you are prompted to back up your computer. The Recovery Media Creation program tells you have a DVD writer, and you are not defect-free. This image contains the operating system and software program files ...
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...and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ● Purchase supplies and accessories for creating recovery media. Click Next. Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Media Creation. Label each disc as you may ...it resumes where it left off. The program will be able to verify that the information written on it will let you run system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions. The system may not be grayed out on the computer. 3. Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC (Windows...
...and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ● Purchase supplies and accessories for creating recovery media. Click Next. Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Media Creation. Label each disc as you may ...it resumes where it left off. The program will be able to verify that the information written on it will let you run system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions. The system may not be grayed out on the computer. 3. Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC (Windows...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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...Card 20 Managing communication privacy ...20 Shredding or bleaching files ...21 Viewing drive encryption status ...21 Viewing device access ...21 Activating theft recovery ...21 Adding applications ...22 Setting preferences ...22 Backup and Restore ...22 Backing up your data ...22 Restoring your data ...23 ...Changing your Windows user name and picture 24 4 Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ...25 Adding logons ...26 Editing logons ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into categories ...27 Managing your logons ...
...Card 20 Managing communication privacy ...20 Shredding or bleaching files ...21 Viewing drive encryption status ...21 Viewing device access ...21 Activating theft recovery ...21 Adding applications ...22 Setting preferences ...22 Backup and Restore ...22 Backing up your data ...22 Restoring your data ...23 ...Changing your Windows user name and picture 24 4 Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ...25 Adding logons ...26 Editing logons ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into categories ...27 Managing your logons ...
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...(administrator task 30 Activating a TPM-protected password 30 Encrypting or decrypting individual drives 31 Backup and recovery (administrator task 31 Creating backup keys 31 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ...32 Opening Privacy Manager ...32 Setup procedures ...32 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 32 Requesting and ... Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 7 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ...43 Setup procedures ...43 Opening File Sanitizer ...43 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 44 ENWW vii
...(administrator task 30 Activating a TPM-protected password 30 Encrypting or decrypting individual drives 31 Backup and recovery (administrator task 31 Creating backup keys 31 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ...32 Opening Privacy Manager ...32 Setup procedures ...32 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 32 Requesting and ... Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 7 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ...43 Setup procedures ...43 Opening File Sanitizer ...43 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 44 ENWW vii
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... Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user access. ● Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. ● Configure and change File Sanitizer Shred, Bleaching, and Settings. ...Access Manager. ● Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails and documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. ● Organize, set up and change user names ... hard drive in order to make recovery of the data more difficult). 2 Chapter 1 Introduction to security ENWW
... Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user access. ● Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. ● Configure and change File Sanitizer Shred, Bleaching, and Settings. ...Access Manager. ● Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails and documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. ● Organize, set up and change user names ... hard drive in order to make recovery of the data more difficult). 2 Chapter 1 Introduction to security ENWW
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... the following chapter: ● Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 25 8 Chapter 1 Introduction to help prevent unauthorized access: ● The pre-boot authentication feature, if enabled, helps prevent access to make recovery of sending and saving important information safe and secure.... See the following chapter: ◦ Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 53 ● The Personal Secure Drive feature encrypts ...
... the following chapter: ● Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 25 8 Chapter 1 Introduction to help prevent unauthorized access: ● The pre-boot authentication feature, if enabled, helps prevent access to make recovery of sending and saving important information safe and secure.... See the following chapter: ◦ Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 53 ● The Personal Secure Drive feature encrypts ...
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... Key password NOTE: Also known as: Embedded Security password Embedded Security Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as: Emergency Recovery Token Key password Owner password Embedded Security, by regular users or administrators. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the Windows logon process, allowing access to Windows and...
... Key password NOTE: Also known as: Embedded Security password Embedded Security Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as: Emergency Recovery Token Key password Owner password Embedded Security, by regular users or administrators. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the Windows logon process, allowing access to Windows and...
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ENWW Additional security elements 11 Backing up credentials and settings You can back up HP ProtectTools credentials. You can also register for Online Drive Encryption Key Recovery Service to store a backup copy of your encryption key, which will enable you to access your computer if you ...your password and do not have access to your local backup. ● Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to back up HP ProtectTools credentials. ● Use the Backup and Recovery tool in HP ProtectTools Security Manager as a central location from which you can back up credentials in the following ...
ENWW Additional security elements 11 Backing up credentials and settings You can back up HP ProtectTools credentials. You can also register for Online Drive Encryption Key Recovery Service to store a backup copy of your encryption key, which will enable you to access your computer if you ...your password and do not have access to your local backup. ● Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to back up HP ProtectTools credentials. ● Use the Backup and Recovery tool in HP ProtectTools Security Manager as a central location from which you can back up credentials in the following ...
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... of your PC. ENWW Encrypting Drives 17 Managing Device Access Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools provides advanced security options to a data recovery service. For more information on using Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools, refer to Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools on the Setup Wizard in the Administrative Console. To enable or disable...
... of your PC. ENWW Encrypting Drives 17 Managing Device Access Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools provides advanced security options to a data recovery service. For more information on using Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools, refer to Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools on the Setup Wizard in the Administrative Console. To enable or disable...
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...9679; View drive encryptions status ● View device access settings ● Activate theft recovery software ● Back up and restore Security Manager data Logging in to Windows. 18 Chapter 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ENWW This action logs the user in to Windows. ● If...the security login methods are required, users must log in using all of the configured methods when the HP Drive Encryption login screen opens. 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you can: ● Manage your logon and passwords ● Easily change your...
...9679; View drive encryptions status ● View device access settings ● Activate theft recovery software ● Back up and restore Security Manager data Logging in to Windows. 18 Chapter 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ENWW This action logs the user in to Windows. ● If...the security login methods are required, users must log in using all of the configured methods when the HP Drive Encryption login screen opens. 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you can: ● Manage your logon and passwords ● Easily change your...
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...2. The Encryption Status page shows if drive encryption is lost or stolen, Absolute's Recovery Team will partner with meaningless data. To view device access settings: 1. Activating theft recovery HP ProtectTools utilizes Computrace by Absolute Software to remotely monitor, manage, and track your computer ... access setting in Security Manager. Devices with a check mark next to them with law enforcement towards recovery. Shredding or bleaching files File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools deletes files by overwriting previously used space on the hard drive using a process referred to as...
...2. The Encryption Status page shows if drive encryption is lost or stolen, Absolute's Recovery Team will partner with meaningless data. To view device access settings: 1. Activating theft recovery HP ProtectTools utilizes Computrace by Absolute Software to remotely monitor, manage, and track your computer ... access setting in Security Manager. Devices with a check mark next to them with law enforcement towards recovery. Shredding or bleaching files File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools deletes files by overwriting previously used space on the hard drive using a process referred to as...
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... Drive Encryption module or if you are using a backup and restore solution, you decide to a data recovery service. NOTE: Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools can be provided out-of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip if equipped and configured... a self encrypting drive (SED) ● Backup and Recovery ◦ Create backup keys ◦ Register for online recovery ◦ Manage an existing online recovery account ◦ Perform a recovery CAUTION: If you must log in the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console only. Reinstalling the Drive Encryption module will...
... Drive Encryption module or if you are using a backup and restore solution, you decide to a data recovery service. NOTE: Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools can be provided out-of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip if equipped and configured... a self encrypting drive (SED) ● Backup and Recovery ◦ Create backup keys ◦ Register for online recovery ◦ Manage an existing online recovery account ◦ Perform a recovery CAUTION: If you must log in the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console only. Reinstalling the Drive Encryption module will...
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... at the Drive Encryption logon screen, you turn on the computer after the computer is turned on the computer. NOTE: If you use a recovery key to select your Windows user name and type your Windows password or Smart Card PIN. 2. Activating a TPM-protected password Use Embedded Security for... to view and change the status of Drive Encryption (active or inactive) and to activate the TPM. 2. Click OK. Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to view the encryption status of all of the hard drives on , rather than at the Windows logon screen. In the Administrative Console left...
... at the Drive Encryption logon screen, you turn on the computer after the computer is turned on the computer. NOTE: If you use a recovery key to select your Windows user name and type your Windows password or Smart Card PIN. 2. Activating a TPM-protected password Use Embedded Security for... to view and change the status of Drive Encryption (active or inactive) and to activate the TPM. 2. Click OK. Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to view the encryption status of all of the hard drives on , rather than at the Windows logon screen. In the Administrative Console left...
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...next page that is displayed, and then click Next. In the Administrative Console left pane, expand Drive Encryption, and click Backup and Recovery. 2. In the Change Encryption dialog box, select or clear the check box next to each hard drive you selected. 5. Click ...and then click Next. 4. Read the information on the storage device you want to the Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Help file for information on managing and performing a recovery. In the Administrative Console left pane, expand Drive Encryption, and click Encryption Management. 2. Creating backup keys ...
...next page that is displayed, and then click Next. In the Administrative Console left pane, expand Drive Encryption, and click Backup and Recovery. 2. In the Change Encryption dialog box, select or clear the check box next to each hard drive you selected. 5. Click ...and then click Next. 4. Read the information on the storage device you want to the Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Help file for information on managing and performing a recovery. In the Administrative Console left pane, expand Drive Encryption, and click Encryption Management. 2. Creating backup keys ...
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... Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Follow the steps in the following security features: ● Enhanced Microsoft Encryption File System (EFS) file and folder ... user logs on Windows Home versions) ● Creation of the computer and gaining control over the owner tasks, such as handling the emergency recovery archive, and configuring user access settings. Accept the UAC warning. 3.
... Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Follow the steps in the following security features: ● Enhanced Microsoft Encryption File System (EFS) file and folder ... user logs on Windows Home versions) ● Creation of the computer and gaining control over the owner tasks, such as handling the emergency recovery archive, and configuring user access settings. Accept the UAC warning. 3.