BIOS administrator, power-on, and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by
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the system BIOS.
Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.
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If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password set in Computer
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Setup, the hard drive that is protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no longer be
used.
You can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature.
Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.
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Do not use the same password for multiple applications or websites, and do not reuse your Windows
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password for any other application or website.
Use the Password Manager feature of HP Client Security to store your user names and passwords for
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your websites and applications. You can securely read them in the future if they cannot be remembered.
Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
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The following tables list commonly used Windows and BIOS administrator passwords and describe their
functions.
Setting passwords in Windows
Password
Administrator password*
User password*
*For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, type support in the taskbar search
box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
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Function
Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account.
NOTE:
Setting the Windows administrator password does not
set the BIOS administrator password.
Protects access to a Windows user account.
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