Passwords; Compaq And Windows Passwords - HP Compaq Presario,Presario R4000 Hardware And Software Manual

Passwords

Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a
password, write down the password and store it in a secure
location away from the notebook.
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If you forget your power-on password and your
Compaq administrator password, you cannot start up the
notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care
or your service partner for additional information.
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If you forget your Compaq administrator password, you will
not be able to access the Setup utility.
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If you forget a DriveLock password, the hard drive protected
by the password is permanently locked and can no longer be
used.

Compaq and Windows Passwords

Compaq security features and Windows operating system
security features work independently from one another. For
example, a device disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled
in Windows.
Compaq passwords and Windows passwords are also independent
of one another.
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Compaq passwords are passwords which are set in software
provided by Compaq. For example, all passwords set in the
Setup utility are Compaq passwords.
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Windows passwords are passwords which are set in your
Windows operating system.
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