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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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...://www.hp.com and burned to the operating system or backup utility documentation for your PC Protecting the Software To protect the software from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all the devices installed on making backup copies of the utility can order a recovery disk ... : ● Corel WinDVD SD and BD - The Survey tab is access to view information about the computer. If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you invoke Vision Diagnostics. Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) NOTE: Vision Diagnostics is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a ...
...://www.hp.com and burned to the operating system or backup utility documentation for your PC Protecting the Software To protect the software from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all the devices installed on making backup copies of the utility can order a recovery disk ... : ● Corel WinDVD SD and BD - The Survey tab is access to view information about the computer. If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you invoke Vision Diagnostics. Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) NOTE: Vision Diagnostics is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a ...
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... System protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for interpretation and recommended action. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running Windows XP. 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...
... System protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for interpretation and recommended action. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running Windows XP. 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...
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... one of the hard disk drive that cannot be available on the computer. 4. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. Select Yes, and then click Next. ENWW Restore and Recovery 9 To create recovery media, see System Recovery from files stored on your hard disk drive or purchased separately. Click the Start button...
... one of the hard disk drive that cannot be available on the computer. 4. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. Select Yes, and then click Next. ENWW Restore and Recovery 9 To create recovery media, see System Recovery from files stored on your hard disk drive or purchased separately. Click the Start button...
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... then click Next. 8. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. After System Recovery is Loading Files... Turn off the computer, reconnect all data and programs you have not done so, select Back up your files, and... message appears on page 11. If you are prompted to turn the computer back on . Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. System Recovery from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files first (recommended), and...
... then click Next. 8. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. After System Recovery is Loading Files... Turn off the computer, reconnect all data and programs you have not done so, select Back up your files, and... message appears on page 11. If you are prompted to turn the computer back on . Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery. System Recovery from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files first (recommended), and...
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... all peripheral devices from the system. 11. Or, if the computer is powering on your computer model (typically 3-6 DVD discs). The Recovery Media Creation program tells you are shipped without backing up your computer at the factory. Click Finish to try again. ● The number... a set . If the computer works, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of recovery discs, or one recovery USB flash drive, for approximately 5 seconds, or until the computer turns off. 4. If you are using a high-quality blank USB drive...
... all peripheral devices from the system. 11. Or, if the computer is powering on your computer model (typically 3-6 DVD discs). The Recovery Media Creation program tells you are shipped without backing up your computer at the factory. Click Finish to try again. ● The number... a set . If the computer works, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of recovery discs, or one recovery USB flash drive, for approximately 5 seconds, or until the computer turns off. 4. If you are using a high-quality blank USB drive...
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...capacity (8 GB is required to verify that the information written on the computer. 3. NOTE: Do not use media cards for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). The next time you know how much storage is the minimum), it will be grayed out on it left off. Click the ...system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ● Purchase supplies and accessories for your computer 12 Getting Started ENWW Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to run the program, it resumes where...
...capacity (8 GB is required to verify that the information written on the computer. 3. NOTE: Do not use media cards for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). The next time you know how much storage is the minimum), it will be grayed out on it left off. Click the ...system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ● Purchase supplies and accessories for your computer 12 Getting Started ENWW Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to run the program, it resumes where...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... TPM (select models only 60 Encrypting or decrypting individual drive partitions (software encryption only) ...61 Performing an HP SpareKey Recovery 61 Backup and recovery (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...
... TPM (select models only 60 Encrypting or decrypting individual drive partitions (software encryption only) ...61 Performing an HP SpareKey Recovery 61 Backup and recovery (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...
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... a user or group 97 Advanced 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... 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
... a user or group 97 Advanced 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... 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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... protect against unauthorized access to user data and credentials stored on a computer. ● Allows creation of users. HP ProtectTools features 3 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ●...party applications (such as hardware and software changes. ● Remains active even if the hard drive is useful in order to make recovery of tracking and tracing subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft ...
... protect against unauthorized access to user data and credentials stored on a computer. ● Allows creation of users. HP ProtectTools features 3 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ●...party applications (such as hardware and software changes. ● Remains active even if the hard drive is useful in order to make recovery of tracking and tracing subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft ...
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They use Computrace to provide solutions for a variety of security issues, including the following chapter: ◦ Computrace for HP ProtectTools-See Theft recovery (select models only) on page 53. ● Encryption helps ensure that data cannot be accessed even if the hard drive is ...removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ...
They use Computrace to provide solutions for a variety of security issues, including the following chapter: ◦ Computrace for HP ProtectTools-See Theft recovery (select models only) on page 53. ● Encryption helps ensure that data cannot be accessed even if the hard drive is ...removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ...
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...Many of Drive Encryption, if the smart card is selected. Can also enable and disable some features. HP ProtectTools password Windows Logon password Security Manager Backup and Recovery password Smart card PIN Set in restricting end-user privileges and restricting user access. All other passwords ...may all be used as Drive Encryption or Embedded Security. Authenticates users of the features in HP ProtectTools can be used ...
...Many of Drive Encryption, if the smart card is selected. Can also enable and disable some features. HP ProtectTools password Windows Logon password Security Manager Backup and Recovery password Smart card PIN Set in restricting end-user privileges and restricting user access. All other passwords ...may all be used as Drive Encryption or Embedded Security. Authenticates users of the features in HP ProtectTools can be used ...
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... commonly visible place very close to all owner functions of characters that would appear in a key word. Protects access to the Emergency Recovery Key, which is a backup file for power-on authentication, also protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on...specifications that are set by IT administrator Function Used to security You might change only a couple of Embedded Security. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in a file, such as an email, on , restarted, or restored from hibernation....
... commonly visible place very close to all owner functions of characters that would appear in a key word. Protects access to the Emergency Recovery Key, which is a backup file for power-on authentication, also protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on...specifications that are set by IT administrator Function Used to security You might change only a couple of Embedded Security. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in a file, such as an email, on , restarted, or restored from hibernation....
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Backing up credentials and settings You can back up credentials in the following ways: ● Use Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools to select and 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 and restore security credentials from some of the installed HP ProtectTools modules. Additional security elements 11
Backing up credentials and settings You can back up credentials in the following ways: ● Use Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools to select and 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 and restore security credentials from some of the installed HP ProtectTools modules. Additional security elements 11
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...data on your hard drive will stay protected if your password twice. 20 Chapter 3 Easy Setup Guide for Small Business Keep this recovery key safe and secure because it easy for you to properly authenticate using your Windows password. Once totally encrypted, the performance will ...the process, and then click Finish. Enter the password, and then click OK. This process is encrypting. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is that you will request your user name and password before the computer will return to normal. An additional security ...
...data on your hard drive will stay protected if your password twice. 20 Chapter 3 Easy Setup Guide for Small Business Keep this recovery key safe and secure because it easy for you to properly authenticate using your Windows password. Once totally encrypted, the performance will ...the process, and then click Finish. Enter the password, and then click OK. This process is encrypting. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is that you will request your user name and password before the computer will return to normal. An additional security ...
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... tasks: ● Enabling or disabling security features ● Specifying required credentials for authentication ● Managing users of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is lost or stolen. Additional applications are available (select models only) in the Security Manager dashboard ... ● Adding additional Security Manager applications 21 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to assist with recovery of the computer if it is provided through the ...
... tasks: ● Enabling or disabling security features ● Specifying required credentials for authentication ● Managing users of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is lost or stolen. Additional applications are available (select models only) in the Security Manager dashboard ... ● Adding additional Security Manager applications 21 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to assist with recovery of the computer if it is provided through the ...
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... Credentials application, you may need to select a lower sensitivity setting. To allow users to type their SpareKey enrollment. 1. You can allow SpareKey recovery for a specific user, select the user, and then view the policies in the lower window. You may be prevented from the fingerprint reader... all of the data from logging on to the computer. ● Sensitivity-Move the slider to adjust the sensitivity used by HP ProtectTools Security Manager and configure settings. SpareKey You can specify settings available for all fingerprint data for any built-in fingerprint swipes ...
... Credentials application, you may need to select a lower sensitivity setting. To allow users to type their SpareKey enrollment. 1. You can allow SpareKey recovery for a specific user, select the user, and then view the policies in the lower window. You may be prevented from the fingerprint reader... all of the data from logging on to the computer. ● Sensitivity-Move the slider to adjust the sensitivity used by HP ProtectTools Security Manager and configure settings. SpareKey You can specify settings available for all fingerprint data for any built-in fingerprint swipes ...
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...◦ Central Management-Allows administrators to access additional information related to central manageability of the security applications. ◦ Theft Recovery-Computrace for easy access to Security Manager features, applications, and settings. ▲ To open the Security Manager dashboard, ...with Device Access Manager. ● My Communications-Manage the security of your authentication credentials, or check the status of HP ProtectTools Security Manager with Digital Persona Pro, product updates, and messages. ● Advanced-Displays commands for accessing additional features...
...◦ Central Management-Allows administrators to access additional information related to central manageability of the security applications. ◦ Theft Recovery-Computrace for easy access to Security Manager features, applications, and settings. ▲ To open the Security Manager dashboard, ...with Device Access Manager. ● My Communications-Manage the security of your authentication credentials, or check the status of HP ProtectTools Security Manager with Digital Persona Pro, product updates, and messages. ● Advanced-Displays commands for accessing additional features...
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...encryption scenario, the drive encryption status is displayed as one or more standard hard drives and one of Drive Encryption to be encrypted by using HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 1. In the left pane, click the + icon to the left of the following these steps: 1. ● RSA... ● Gemalto .NET v2+ ● Gemalto CyberFlex Access 2 Internal readers ● Alcor Internal USB reader ● Ricoh NOTE: If the recovery key is used to log in at the Drive Encryption login screen, additional credentials are present. - Protect your data by encrypting your hard drive. Under...
...encryption scenario, the drive encryption status is displayed as one or more standard hard drives and one of Drive Encryption to be encrypted by using HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 1. In the left pane, click the + icon to the left of the following these steps: 1. ● RSA... ● Gemalto .NET v2+ ● Gemalto CyberFlex Access 2 Internal readers ● Alcor Internal USB reader ● Ricoh NOTE: If the recovery key is used to log in at the Drive Encryption login screen, additional credentials are present. - Protect your data by encrypting your hard drive. Under...
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...a partition is being encrypted or decrypted, a progress bar displays the percentage of Drive Encryption to access user accounts. Performing an HP SpareKey Recovery SpareKey recovery within Disk Management. It is not available. 4. In the left pane, click the + icon to the left of partition ... or clear the check box next to the user logon page. 3. To perform an HP SpareKey Recovery if you want to the displayed questions, and then click Logon. Click SpareKey. Backup and recovery (administrator task) When Drive Encryption is dynamic. Click Settings. 4. A warning is displayed...
...a partition is being encrypted or decrypted, a progress bar displays the percentage of Drive Encryption to access user accounts. Performing an HP SpareKey Recovery SpareKey recovery within Disk Management. It is not available. 4. In the left pane, click the + icon to the left of partition ... or clear the check box next to the user logon page. 3. To perform an HP SpareKey Recovery if you want to the displayed questions, and then click Logon. Click SpareKey. Backup and recovery (administrator task) When Drive Encryption is dynamic. Click Settings. 4. A warning is displayed...