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Security

Protecting the computer

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows

Computer Setup utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

NOTE:

Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a

product from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE:

Before you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and

remove all password settings.

NOTE:

Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.

NOTE:

Your computer may support Computrace (select models only), which is an online security-

based tracking and recovery service available in select regions. If the computer is stolen, Computrace

can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the

software and subscribe to the service in order to use Computrace. For information about ordering the

Computrace software, go to

http://hp-pt.absolute.com

.

Computer risk

Security feature

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (

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BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive

DriveLock password or Automatic DriveLock password in

Computer Setup*

Unauthorized startup from an optional external optical drive

(select models only), optional external hard drive (select

models only), or internal network adapter

Boot options feature in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

Windows user password

Unauthorized access to data

Windows user password

Windows Defender

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other

system identification information

BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

*Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will

not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and

make selections in Computer Setup.

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