Software Update - Windows XP
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... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive designation. If no instructions...the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to the location on your specific product from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed on your hard drive that you connect your...
... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive designation. If no instructions...the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to the location on your specific product from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed on your hard drive that you connect your...
Software Update - Windows XP
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...update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Run to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click your computer after the installation is ...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click Download. 7. When the list of the screen. Then press enter, and follow the...
...update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Run to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click your computer after the installation is ...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click Download. 7. When the list of the screen. Then press enter, and follow the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 Index ...14 v
Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 Index ...14 v
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With HP Backup and Recovery Manager, you can only recover files that allow you to reverse undesireable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state ● Scheduling backups at specific intervals or events 2 Chapter 2 Backing up your... information 2 Backing up your information NOTE: You can perform the following tasks: ● Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files ● Creating system recovery points that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP...
With HP Backup and Recovery Manager, you can only recover files that allow you to reverse undesireable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state ● Scheduling backups at specific intervals or events 2 Chapter 2 Backing up your... information 2 Backing up your information NOTE: You can perform the following tasks: ● Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files ● Creating system recovery points that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP...
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... (CDs or DVDs). Backing up specific files or folders: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. To back up specific files or folders 5 Click Back up individual files and folders, and then click Next. 5. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery...
... (CDs or DVDs). Backing up specific files or folders: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. To back up specific files or folders 5 Click Back up individual files and folders, and then click Next. 5. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Creating recovery points When you back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that recovery point. You can then recover back to that time. Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating recovery points 7 To create a... you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically created the first time you create recovery points at a specific point in time. Click Create or manage Recovery Points, and then click Next. 5. NOTE: The first system recovery point, a snapshot of your...
Creating recovery points When you back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that recovery point. You can then recover back to that time. Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating recovery points 7 To create a... you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically created the first time you create recovery points at a specific point in time. Click Create or manage Recovery Points, and then click Next. 5. NOTE: The first system recovery point, a snapshot of your...
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Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to an optional docking station (select models only). To schedule backups: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your information With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2.
Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to an optional docking station (select models only). To schedule backups: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your information With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2.
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... Embedded Security 73 Enabling Embedded Security after permanent disable 73 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 74 8 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Starting background service ...75 Simple configuration ...76 Device class configuration (advanced 77 Adding a user or... of a group 77 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 78 9 Troubleshooting Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 79 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 82 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 88 Miscellaneous ...89 Glossary ...92 Index ...
... Embedded Security 73 Enabling Embedded Security after permanent disable 73 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 74 8 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Starting background service ...75 Simple configuration ...76 Device class configuration (advanced 77 Adding a user or... of a group 77 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 78 9 Troubleshooting Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 79 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 82 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 88 Miscellaneous ...89 Glossary ...92 Index ...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...into the system from external media. ● The administrator can disable access to sensitive user data or credentials stored locally on a PC. ● Embedded Security allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in protecting user file and folder information... ● Embedded Security supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for specific individuals or groups of users. Module Key features Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Embedded Security uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded ...
...into the system from external media. ● The administrator can disable access to sensitive user data or credentials stored locally on a PC. ● Embedded Security allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in protecting user file and folder information... ● Embedded Security supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for specific individuals or groups of users. Module Key features Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Embedded Security uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded ...
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...more than 8. ● Mix the case of your encryption key, which will enable you forget your name for the password, or any specifications that are set by the program. NOTE: You must first follow any other personal information, such as birth date, pet names, or ..., consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce the chances of characters that would appear in the following : Backing up HP ProtectTools credentials. You might change only a couple of your password being compromised: ● Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more ...
...more than 8. ● Mix the case of your encryption key, which will enable you forget your name for the password, or any specifications that are set by the program. NOTE: You must first follow any other personal information, such as birth date, pet names, or ..., consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce the chances of characters that would appear in the following : Backing up HP ProtectTools credentials. You might change only a couple of your password being compromised: ● Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more ...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... under Instructions to a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel document: 1. In the Text group on the toolbar, click the arrow next to the settings specified by a specific date. For example, if you prepare a document that their name in the signature line even if the suggested signers open the document, they will be...
... under Instructions to a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel document: 1. In the Text group on the toolbar, click the arrow next to the settings specified by a specific date. For example, if you prepare a document that their name in the signature line even if the suggested signers open the document, they will be...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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.... You can also configure Privacy Manager Chat to close them, select the Automatically save your messages. To specify a history folder for menu to select only specific accounts to read the content of inactivity box. 3. You must authenticate to view. In the viewer, each time you there?-Click this check box to...
.... You can also configure Privacy Manager Chat to close them, select the Automatically save your messages. To specify a history folder for menu to select only specific accounts to read the content of inactivity box. 3. You must authenticate to view. In the viewer, each time you there?-Click this check box to...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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or - ▲ In a Chat session, click History Viewer or History. - Reveal sessions for a specific account Revealing a session displays the decrypted Contact Screen Name for the currently selected session (s) and all sessions displays the decrypted Contact Screen...are decrypted. 3. The Contact Screen Names are decrypted. 3. Authenticate using your chosen security logon method. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the Chat History Viewer, right-click any session to view its content. In the Chat History Viewer, right-click any ...
or - ▲ In a Chat session, click History Viewer or History. - Reveal sessions for a specific account Revealing a session displays the decrypted Contact Screen Name for the currently selected session (s) and all sessions displays the decrypted Contact Screen...are decrypted. 3. The Contact Screen Names are decrypted. 3. Authenticate using your chosen security logon method. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the Chat History Viewer, right-click any session to view its content. In the Chat History Viewer, right-click any ...
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... than the default folder 1. Right-click on any column heading, and then select Add/Remove Columns. 2. Select a column heading in plain text. 1. Displaying sessions for a specific account ▲ In the Chat History Viewer, select an account from the Display history for all of dates 1. In the From date and To date...
... than the default folder 1. Right-click on any column heading, and then select Add/Remove Columns. 2. Select a column heading in plain text. 1. Displaying sessions for a specific account ▲ In the Chat History Viewer, select an account from the Display history for all of dates 1. In the From date and To date...
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... Add Custom Option, enter a file name or folder name, and then click OK. Under Shred the following , click Add to select the specific assets that you want to exclude from shredding. Under Do not shred the following , select the check box next to each asset that you want... excluded from shredding. Click the custom asset, and then click Add. Under Delete the following , click Add to select the specific assets that you specify which assets to include for HP ProtectTools NOTE: To remove an asset from the available delete options, click the asset, and then click Delete. 3. b. ...
... Add Custom Option, enter a file name or folder name, and then click OK. Under Shred the following , click Add to select the specific assets that you want to exclude from shredding. Under Do not shred the following , select the check box next to each asset that you want... excluded from shredding. Click the custom asset, and then click Add. Under Delete the following , click Add to select the specific assets that you specify which assets to include for HP ProtectTools NOTE: To remove an asset from the available delete options, click the asset, and then click Delete. 3. b. ...
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... list of assets that you want to exclude from shredding: 1. Click View Details to exclude from shredding. 54 Chapter 5 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Click Cancel, and then click OK. Select the assets you specify, the more secure the computer is executed 3 different times. Click ...performed for shredding. 4. For example, if you want to confirm before shredding. Under Do not shred the following, click Add to select the specific assets that you choose 3 shred cycles, an algorithm that you want to shred: a. Specify the number of assets are selected for shredding, ...
... list of assets that you want to exclude from shredding: 1. Click View Details to exclude from shredding. 54 Chapter 5 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Click Cancel, and then click OK. Select the assets you specify, the more secure the computer is executed 3 different times. Click ...performed for shredding. 4. For example, if you want to confirm before shredding. Under Do not shred the following, click Add to select the specific assets that you choose 3 shred cycles, an algorithm that you want to shred: a. Specify the number of assets are selected for shredding, ...
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... add a custom asset, click Add Custom Option, enter a file name or folder name, and then click OK. For example, if you want to select the specific assets that you run free space bleaching regularly if you finish configuring the simple delete profile, click Apply, and then click OK. Select the assets...
... add a custom asset, click Add Custom Option, enter a file name or folder name, and then click OK. For example, if you want to select the specific assets that you run free space bleaching regularly if you finish configuring the simple delete profile, click Apply, and then click OK. Select the assets...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... or change configuration settings: 1. Click one of information: ● Identification information about the computer (including the serial number) and about batteries in the system ● Specification information about the processor; Exit and restart the computer. NOTE: Password changes take effect immediately with no need to save your changes and leave the...
... or change configuration settings: 1. Click one of information: ● Identification information about the computer (including the serial number) and about batteries in the system ● Specification information about the processor; Exit and restart the computer. NOTE: Password changes take effect immediately with no need to save your changes and leave the...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... (advanced) 77 Click the user or group you want to configure in the device list. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the left pane, click Device Access Manager, and then click Device Class Configuration. 3. Click Apply, and then ... list, click the device class that you want to a user or group 1. Device class configuration (advanced) More selections are available to allow specific users or groups of users to be denied access. 6. In the left pane, click Device Access Manager, and then click Device Class Configuration....
... (advanced) 77 Click the user or group you want to configure in the device list. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the left pane, click Device Access Manager, and then click Device Class Configuration. 3. Click Apply, and then ... list, click the device class that you want to a user or group 1. Device class configuration (advanced) More selections are available to allow specific users or groups of users to be denied access. 6. In the left pane, click Device Access Manager, and then click Device Class Configuration....
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...Deny next to the group to all devices in the device list. 7. Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group You can allow access to a specific device for one user access to a specific device while denying access to be allowed access, and then click OK. 10. Click Advanced, and... then click Find Now to be denied access. 5. Navigate to the specific device to search for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Click Allow to the folder below that of that user's group for the user in the class. Navigate...
...Deny next to the group to all devices in the device list. 7. Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group You can allow access to a specific device for one user access to a specific device while denying access to be allowed access, and then click OK. 10. Click Advanced, and... then click Find Now to be denied access. 5. Navigate to the specific device to search for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Click Allow to the folder below that of that user's group for the user in the class. Navigate...