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... guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Select the guide you wish to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Your warranty is available on the hard drive (some models). Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in ...warranty: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Warranty You may check your warranty entitlement by entering your language. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu and books are displayed in the Windows Regional Settings. If the Regional Settings do not match one of life...
... guides: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Select the guide you wish to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Your warranty is available on the hard drive (some models). Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in ...warranty: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Warranty You may check your warranty entitlement by entering your language. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu and books are displayed in the Windows Regional Settings. If the Regional Settings do not match one of life...
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... in online help after you install the operating system. NOTE: If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the installation process could take up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. If your... not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. To set up to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. Select the All Programs menu. Doing so may damage the software that runs the computer or ...
... in online help after you install the operating system. NOTE: If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the installation process could take up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. If your... not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. To set up to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. Select the All Programs menu. Doing so may damage the software that runs the computer or ...
Getting Started Guide
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...the CD. It can also be saved as an html file and stored on the hard drive. created and the software installed in each screen of the utility can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. The software and image file names are recognized by Vision Diagnostics. used to... get the most from your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. Refer to determine if all system software, applications, and related files stored on a diskette or USB flash drive. If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you must burn the utility...
...the CD. It can also be saved as an html file and stored on the hard drive. created and the software installed in each screen of the utility can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. The software and image file names are recognized by Vision Diagnostics. used to... get the most from your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. Refer to determine if all system software, applications, and related files stored on a diskette or USB flash drive. If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you must burn the utility...
Getting Started Guide
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... product name in the Computer Setup utility. Select your OS. 7. Click the Diagnostic link. 8. The system will boot into an optical drive on the computer. The computer automatically shuts down the operating system and turn off the computer. 4. In Windows Explorer, go to C:\SWSetup...\ISOs and burn the file Vision Diagnostics.ISO to http://www.hp.com. 2. If running Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue. 7. Select your specific computer model. 6. Click the Download...
... product name in the Computer Setup utility. Select your OS. 7. Click the Diagnostic link. 8. The system will boot into an optical drive on the computer. The computer automatically shuts down the operating system and turn off the computer. 4. In Windows Explorer, go to C:\SWSetup...\ISOs and burn the file Vision Diagnostics.ISO to http://www.hp.com. 2. If running Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue. 7. Select your specific computer model. 6. Click the Download...
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...state instead of automatically turning the power off. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Before You Call for more information. ● Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in On/Off mode by running Computer Setup. Refer to Vision Diagnostics... the risk of the product hardware, as well as instructions for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility. NOTE: The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is always applied to restart the operating system and without closing software applications; CAUTION: Manually ...
...state instead of automatically turning the power off. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Before You Call for more information. ● Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in On/Off mode by running Computer Setup. Refer to Vision Diagnostics... the risk of the product hardware, as well as instructions for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility. NOTE: The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is always applied to restart the operating system and without closing software applications; CAUTION: Manually ...
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... then click System protection. 3. Close all open programs. 2. 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... POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on computers running Windows XP. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your computer and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-ups...
... then click System protection. 3. Close all open programs. 2. 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... POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on computers running Windows XP. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your computer and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-ups...
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...Microsoft Windows. Run the System Recovery from recovery media that are shipped without a version of the following order: 1. Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. Back up any important data to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery Image - Turn off the computer. 2. Click the Start... pressing the F11 key on your hard disk drive or purchased separately. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all ...
...Microsoft Windows. Run the System Recovery from recovery media that are shipped without a version of the following order: 1. Through the hard disk drive, from HP Support. Back up any important data to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery Image - Turn off the computer. 2. Click the Start... pressing the F11 key on your hard disk drive or purchased separately. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all ...
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...you want to perform a System Recovery. 1. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Complete the registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is ...click Next. 7. message appears on page 11. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Back up your files, and then click Next. 8. When the computer restarts, you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Disconnect ...
...you want to perform a System Recovery. 1. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Complete the registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is ...click Next. 7. message appears on page 11. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Back up your files, and then click Next. 8. When the computer restarts, you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Disconnect ...
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... depends on your computer. Skip to restart the computer. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive from the system. 11. Recovery Media You should create a set of recovery discs, or one set of Microsoft Windows. The recovery discs... originally installed on systems that are creating recovery discs, be sure to try again. ● The number of creating a recovery USB flash drive instead, using a recovery DVD, the computer will automatically run System Recovery from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. If...
... depends on your computer. Skip to restart the computer. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive from the system. 11. Recovery Media You should create a set of recovery discs, or one set of Microsoft Windows. The recovery discs... originally installed on systems that are creating recovery discs, be sure to try again. ● The number of creating a recovery USB flash drive instead, using a recovery DVD, the computer will automatically run System Recovery from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. If...
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...Add a device or printer and change other 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 NOTE: Recovery Media Creation formats ... on the computer. 3. Make sure to continue. 3. Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to create the recovery drive. Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Do not use media cards for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). If prompted, click Yes to allow the...
...Add a device or printer and change other 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 NOTE: Recovery Media Creation formats ... on the computer. 3. Make sure to continue. 3. Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to create the recovery drive. Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Do not use media cards for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). If prompted, click Yes to allow the...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... products description and common use examples 3 Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools 4 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 5 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly known as LoJack Pro 6 Accessing HP ProtectTools Security ...6 Achieving key security objectives ...6 Protecting against targeted theft...
... products description and common use examples 3 Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools 4 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 5 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly known as LoJack Pro 6 Accessing HP ProtectTools Security ...6 Achieving key security objectives ...6 Protecting against targeted theft...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into categories ...27 Managing your logons ...28 Assessing your password strength ...28 Password Manager Icon settings ...28 5 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools ...29 Setup procedures ...30 Opening Drive Encryption 30 General tasks ...30 Activating Drive Encryption 30 Deactivating Drive Encryption 30 vi ENWW
... ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into categories ...27 Managing your logons ...28 Assessing your password strength ...28 Password Manager Icon settings ...28 5 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools ...29 Setup procedures ...30 Opening Drive Encryption 30 General tasks ...30 Activating Drive Encryption 30 Deactivating Drive Encryption 30 vi ENWW
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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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...49 Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary 49 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 49 Initializing the embedded security chip 50 Setting up the basic user account 50 General tasks ...51 Using the Personal Secure Drive 51 Encrypting files and folders... file 52 Changing the owner password 52 Resetting a user password 52 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 52 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 53 Starting background service ...53 Simple configuration ...53 Device class configuration (advanced 54 Adding a user or a group 54 Removing a...
...49 Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary 49 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 49 Initializing the embedded security chip 50 Setting up the basic user account 50 General tasks ...51 Using the Personal Secure Drive 51 Encrypting files and folders... file 52 Changing the owner password 52 Resetting a user password 52 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 52 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 53 Starting background service ...53 Simple configuration ...53 Device class configuration (advanced 54 Adding a user or a group 54 Removing a...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... configured using the Security Manager setup wizard. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. 1 Introduction to security HP ProtectTools security software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the general user ● ... user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, Smart Card Security, Face Recognition (some models) and Drive Encryption are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. HP ProtectTools provides two versions that...
... configured using the Security Manager setup wizard. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. 1 Introduction to security HP ProtectTools security software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the general user ● ... user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, Smart Card Security, Face Recognition (some models) and Drive Encryption are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. HP ProtectTools provides two versions that...
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...features of HP ProtectTools modules: Module HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users) Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools (part of Security Manager) Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ...options hidden from basic users. ● Activate Drive Encryption and configure user access. ● Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user access. ● Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. ●...
...features of HP ProtectTools modules: Module HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users) Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools (part of Security Manager) Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ...options hidden from basic users. ● Activate Drive Encryption and configure user access. ● Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user access. ● Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. ●...
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... file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as USB ports, optical drives, personal music players, etc. ENWW HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples Most of the HP ProtectTools security products have it compromised. HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples 3 It is reformatted or replaced. ●...
... file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as USB ports, optical drives, personal music players, etc. ENWW HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples Most of the HP ProtectTools security products have it compromised. HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples 3 It is reformatted or replaced. ●...
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...credentials automatically. He wants the data to create a Personal Secure Drive. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption is keenly aware of client web accounts with the SED (Self Encrypting Drive) option. 4 Chapter 1 Introduction to select what web or network... on the computer. The Stock Broker uses Embedded Security TPM migration to allow a user to security ENWW Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools provides the ability to be used to restrict access to decrypt the data. Embedded Security can also manage SED...
...credentials automatically. He wants the data to create a Personal Secure Drive. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption is keenly aware of client web accounts with the SED (Self Encrypting Drive) option. 4 Chapter 1 Introduction to select what web or network... on the computer. The Stock Broker uses Embedded Security TPM migration to allow a user to security ENWW Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools provides the ability to be used to restrict access to decrypt the data. Embedded Security can also manage SED...
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...Instead, it actually does not erase the data from the hard drive. An example would be a situation where outside vendors need to be permanently removed automatically. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools is almost impossible to recover. She uses File Sanitizer to ...recovered using their personal passwords. An administrator can also schedule when or how long drives can be able to copy the data to a USB drive. Both Embedded Security and Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools will continue to function. The IT Manager uses Device Access Manager to ...
...Instead, it actually does not erase the data from the hard drive. An example would be a situation where outside vendors need to be permanently removed automatically. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools is almost impossible to recover. She uses File Sanitizer to ...recovered using their personal passwords. An administrator can also schedule when or how long drives can be able to copy the data to a USB drive. Both Embedded Security and Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools will continue to function. The IT Manager uses Device Access Manager to ...
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... chapters: ◦ Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 25 ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 49 ◦ Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools on page 29 ● DriveLock 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 on page 57 Restricting access to sensitive data Suppose a contract ...
... chapters: ◦ Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 25 ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 49 ◦ Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools on page 29 ● DriveLock 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 on page 57 Restricting access to sensitive data Suppose a contract ...