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Q. Does Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools utilize the TPM embedded security chip if available?
A. Yes, Credential Manager uses the TPM embedded security chip, if available, to encrypt passwords
stored in the password Vault.
Q. Does Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools support multiple users on a single client device?
A. Yes, Credential Manager works on the concept of "Identity". In order to log on to a computer, a
user simply needs to create a Credential Manager ID.
Q. What if a user has multiple windows accounts?
A. This would function the same as multiple users on a single PC. The user would have to create a
different Identity for each account.
Q. What is the difference between user and administrator rights for Credential Manager for HP
ProtectTools?
A. An administrator has full rights to all Credential Manager Configuration options. A user can use
the credential manager for authentication and use the single sign-on features, but does not have
access to the Authentication and Credential configuration or the Advanced Settings.
Q. What if a user utilizes multiple PCs, can the user's identity be used on different machines?
A. No, however a user's credential can be copied in order to be used on another PC.
Q. Is Credential Manager supported on non-HP computers?
A. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools requires HP ProtectTools to be present on the system. If the
client device is running HP ProtectTools, it will support Credential Manager.
Q. Can Windows logon via Smart Card or other security devices available without Credential
Manager for HP ProtectTools?
A. No, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools is required for Windows Logon with a Smart Card or
other security device.
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