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Types of Passwords, Passwords Set in Windows

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Security Types of Passwords A password is a group of characters that you set to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Ä CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password you set. Because most passwords area not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to write down each password immediately, and store it in a secure place. The following tables list commonly used Setup Utility and Windows passwords and describe their functions. Passwords Set in Windows Passwords Administrator password User password Function Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. ✎ This password cannot be used to access the Setup Utility contents. Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects access to the computer contents and must be entered when the computer is resumed from standby or restored from hibernation. 6-4 Hardware and Software Guide

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Hardware and Software Guide
Security
Types of Passwords
A password is a group of characters that you set to secure your
computer information. Several types of passwords can be set,
depending on how you want to control access to your
information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the
non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.
Ä
CAUTION:
To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each
password you set. Because most passwords area not displayed as they
are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to write down each password
immediately, and store it in a secure place.
The following tables list commonly used Setup Utility and
Windows passwords and describe their functions.
Passwords Set in Windows
Passwords
Function
Administrator password
Protects administrator-level access to
computer contents.
✎
This password cannot be used to
access the Setup Utility contents.
User password
Protects access to a Windows user
account. It also protects access to the
computer contents and must be entered
when the computer is resumed from
standby or restored from hibernation.