Managing A Drivelock Password; Entering A Drivelock Password; Using Computer Setup Automatic Drivelock; Managing An Automatic Drivelock Password - HP ProBook 4445s User Manual

Managing a DriveLock password

To set, change, or delete a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
4. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have selected, type DriveLock in the
confirmation field, and then press enter.
NOTE: The DriveLock confirmation is case sensitive.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a DriveLock password

Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or
external MultiBay).
At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of
keys you used to set the password), and then press enter.
After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again.

Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock

In a multiple-user environment, you can set an Automatic DriveLock password. When the Automatic
DriveLock password is enabled, a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be
created for you. When any user passes the password credential, the same random user and
DriveLock master password will be used to unlock the drive.
NOTE: You must have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic
DriveLock features.

Managing an Automatic DriveLock password

To enable or disable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.

Using firewall software

Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be a
software program you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a solution made up of
both hardware and software.
to enter Computer Setup.
to enter Computer Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup
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