Setup Utility And Windows Passwords - HP Compaq Presario,Presario V2000 Hardware And Software Manual

Security

Setup Utility and Windows 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.
Setup utility security features and Windows operating system
security features function independently. For example, a device
disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled in Windows. Note
the following password considerations:
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Setup utility passwords are set in the Setup utility.
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Windows passwords are set in the Windows operating system.
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If you forget the power-on password and the administrator
password set in the Setup utility, you cannot start up the
notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care
or your service partner for additional information.
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A Setup utility administrator password and a Windows
administrator password have different functions. A Windows
administrator password cannot be used to access the Setup
utility, and a Setup utility administrator password cannot
provide administrator-level access to your notebook contents.
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If you forget the administrator password set in the Setup
utility, you will not be able to access the Setup utility.
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