Setting Passwords In Windows - HP J8K44PA User Manual

Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled
on the computer.
BIOS administrator and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by
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the system BIOS.
Automatic DriveLock passwords are enabled in Computer Setup.
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Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.
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If HP SpareKey has been set up previously, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password
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set in Computer Setup, you can use HP SpareKey to access the utility.
If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password set in
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Computer 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.
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.
Use HP Client Security's Password Manager to store your user names and passwords for all of
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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, access Help and Support by
selecting Start > Help and Support.
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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.