HP Dx5150 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide - Page 21

HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Frequently Asked Questions How do I know my computer has an HP ProtectTools Embedded Security chip? The chip is a hardware component built into the system. The component will be listed in Device Manager. Where do I get the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security software? Download the software, drivers, and online Help by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/products/security. Can the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security software be uninstalled? How? Yes. The software is uninstalled using the standard Windows software removal process. Before uninstalling, user-specific protected data should be saved. Without saving, the data is lost. The final step in uninstalling is to disable the chip. 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. As soon as the command prompt Press any key to enter TPM Configuration appears, press a key. 3. Enter the supervisor password and press Enter. 4. Press D to disable the TPM chip. The chip is now disabled. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide www.hp.com 17