Setting Passwords In Windows; Setting Passwords In Computer Setup; Managing A Bios Administrator Password - HP Computer User Manual

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.

Setting passwords in Computer Setup

Password
BIOS administrator password*
*For details about this password, see the following topic

Managing a BIOS administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
Setting a new BIOS administrator password
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 > Setup BIOS Administrator
Password, and then press enter.
4. When prompted, type a password.
5. When prompted, type the new password again to confirm.
6. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
to enter Computer Setup.
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.
Function
Protects access to Computer Setup.
NOTE: If features have been enabled to prevent removing
the BIOS administrator password, you may not be able to
remove it until those features have been disabled.
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