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Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys, format. A USB memory stick

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CAUTION: Be sure to keep the storage device containing the backup key in a safe place, because if you forget your password, lose your smart card, or do not have a finger registered, this device provides your only access to the computer. The storage place should also be secure, because the storage device allows access to Windows. NOTE: To save the encryption key, you must use a USB storage device with the FAT32 or FAT16 format. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be used for backup. 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. In the left pane, click the + icon to the left of Drive Encryption to display the available options. 3. Click Backing up Encryption Keys. 4. Insert the storage device being used to back up the encryption key. 5. Under Drive, select the check box for the device where you want to back up your encryption key. 6. Click Backup Keys. 7. Read the information on the page that is displayed, and then click OK. The encryption key is saved on the storage device you selected. Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys Administrators can perform a recovery using the Drive Encryption key backed up to a removable storage device at activation or by selecting the Backing up Drive Encryption Keys option in Security Manager. 1. Insert the removable storage device that contains your backup key. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. When the Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools login dialog box opens, click Options. 4. Click Recovery. 5. Enter the file path or name that contains your backup key, and then click Recover. - or - Click Browse to search for the required backup file, click OK, and then click Recover. 6. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click OK. Your computer starts. NOTE: If the recovery key is used to log on at the Drive Encryption login screen, additional credentials are required at Windows logon to access user accounts. It is highly recommended that you reset your password after performing a recovery. 62 Chapter 6 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only)

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CAUTION:
Be sure to keep the storage device containing the backup key in a safe place, because
if you forget your password, lose your smart card, or do not have a finger registered, this device
provides your only access to the computer. The storage place should also be secure, because the
storage device allows access to Windows.
NOTE:
To save the encryption key, you must use a USB storage device with the FAT32 or FAT16
format. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be
used for backup.
1.
Click
Start
, click
All Programs
, click
Security and Protection
, and then click
HP ProtectTools
Administrative Console
.
2.
In the left pane, click the
+
icon to the left of
Drive Encryption
to display the available options.
3.
Click
Backing up Encryption Keys
.
4.
Insert the storage device being used to back up the encryption key.
5.
Under
Drive
, select the check box for the device where you want to back up your encryption
key.
6.
Click
Backup Keys
.
7.
Read the information on the page that is displayed, and then click
OK
. The encryption key is
saved on the storage device you selected.
Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys
Administrators can perform a recovery using the Drive Encryption key backed up to a removable
storage device at activation or by selecting the
Backing up Drive Encryption Keys
option in
Security Manager.
1.
Insert the removable storage device that contains your backup key.
2.
Turn on the computer.
3.
When the Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools login dialog box opens, click
Options
.
4.
Click
Recovery
.
5.
Enter the file path or name that contains your backup key, and then click
Recover
.
– or –
Click
Browse
to search for the required backup file, click
OK
, and then click
Recover
.
6.
When the confirmation dialog box opens, click
OK
.
Your computer starts.
NOTE:
If the recovery key is used to log on at the Drive Encryption login screen, additional
credentials are required at Windows logon to access user accounts. It is highly recommended
that you reset your password after performing a recovery.
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Chapter 6
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only)