Using Passwords; Setting Passwords In Windows - HP 355 G2 User Manual

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several
types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information.
Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled
on the computer.
Administrator passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.
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Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.
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You can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature.
You can also use the same password for more than one Computer Setup 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
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Windows password for any other application or website.
Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
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The following tables list commonly used Windows passwords and Computer Setup 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 from the Start screen,
access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Function
Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account.
NOTE: Setting the Windows Administrator password does
not set the Administrator password in Computer Setup.
Protects access to a Windows user account.
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