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Setting passwords in the operating system, Setting passwords in Computer Setup, Setup password

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● If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility. ● If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you forget the setup password, the computer is inaccessible and can no longer be used. Call technical support or your authorized service provider for additional information. ● If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you cannot turn on the computer or exit Hibernation. Call technical support or your authorized service provider for additional information. ● If you forget both the user password and the master DriveLock password set in 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 an operating system 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. ● Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. The following tables list commonly used operating system and Computer Setup passwords and describe their functions. Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords Function Root password* User password* Protects access to an operating system root-level account. Protects access to an operating system user account. *For information about setting an operating system root password or an operating system user password, click Computer > Help and Support. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Computer Setup passwords Setup password DriveLock master password DriveLock user password Function Protects access to Computer Setup. Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection. This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Setup password The Computer Setup setup password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. After this password is set, it must be entered to access Computer Setup and to make changes using Computer Setup. Using passwords 77

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If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility.
●
If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you forget the setup
password, the computer is inaccessible and can no longer be used. Call technical support or your
authorized service provider for additional information.
●
If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you cannot turn on the computer or exit
Hibernation. Call technical support or your authorized service provider for additional information.
●
If you forget both the user password and the master DriveLock password set in 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 an operating system 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.
●
Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
●
Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
The following tables list commonly used operating system and Computer Setup passwords and describe
their functions.
Setting passwords in the operating system
Operating system passwords
Function
Root password*
Protects access to an operating system root-level account.
User password*
Protects access to an operating system user account.
*For information about setting an operating system root password or an operating system user password, click
Computer
>
Help and Support
.
Setting passwords in Computer Setup
Computer Setup passwords
Function
Setup password
Protects access to Computer Setup.
DriveLock master password
Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection. This
password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable
process.
DriveLock user password
Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the
enable process.
Setup password
The Computer Setup setup password protects the configuration settings and system identification
information in Computer Setup. After this password is set, it must be entered to access Computer Setup
and to make changes using Computer Setup.
Using passwords
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