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Setting Passwords in the HP Setup Program, Setting a Password, Security, Administrator, User password
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Setting Passwords in the HP Setup Program Setting Passwords in the HP Setup Program You can set passwords to provide different levels of protection for your PC Workstation, the Administrator password, the User password and the Power-on password. You set these passwords using the Security menu in the Setup program. The Administrator can access and change all settings in the Setup program, while the User can only access and modify certain items in the Main menu. When the Power-on Password option is enabled, you need to enter a password every time you boot the PC. Either the Administrator or User Password can be used. Setting a Password To set a password: 1 Start the Setup program 2 Select the Security menu. 3 Select the Administrator or User password submenu. 4 Choose the Set Administrator or User password setup item. You will be asked to enter your password twice. To enable the Power-on Password, select the Enabled setup item. 5 To save your changes and exit the Setup program press Esc or select Exit Menu, then Exit Saving Changes. To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a password. You will be asked to enter the existing password first. Then, for the new password, leave the password field blank and press Enter. To confirm your choice, press Enter a second time. 19