Understanding Hp And Windows Passwords - HP Compaq NC6000 Software Manual

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Understanding HP and Windows Passwords

HP security features and Windows operating system security
features work independently from one another. For example,
a device disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in
Windows.
HP passwords and Windows passwords are also independent of
one another. The following table lists the different passwords
used by HP and Windows and describes their functions.
HP Passwords*
HP Administrator password
Power-on password
DriveLock user password
DriveLock master password
Smart Card password
*HP Passwords must be enabled in Computer Setup. For more
information, refer in this guide to the
3–4
Function
Used to access Computer Setup.
Used to access the notebook during
Startup.
Used by the day-to-day user to access
drives protected by DriveLock at
startup.
Used by the HP administrator to
access drives protected by DriveLock
and to remove DriveLock protection
from the drive.
Stores the Windows Administrator and
User passwords and is used to access
Windows during startup on notebooks.
Power-on and HP Administrator
passwords can be stored on Smart
Cards if the Smart Card Reader
supports this functionality.
"Computer Setup" chapter.
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Software Guide