User's Guide

● Do not store passwords in a le on the computer.
The following tables list commonly used Windows and BIOS administrator passwords and describe their
functions.
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Setting passwords in Windows
Windows passwords can help protect your computer from unauthorized access.
Table
7-2 Types of Windows passwords and their functions
Password Function
Administrator password Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account.
NOTE:
Setting the Windows administrator password does not
set the BIOS administrator password.
User password Protects access to a Windows user account.
Setting passwords in Computer Setup
Computer Setup passwords provide additional layers of security for your computer.
Table 7-3 Types of Computer Setup passwords and their functions
Password Function
BIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup.
NOTE: If features have been enabled to prevent removing the
BIOS administrator password, you may not be able to remove it
until those features have been disabled.
*For details, see the following topics.
Managing a BIOS administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps.
Setting a new BIOS administrator password
A BIOS administrator password helps prevent unauthorized access to Computer Setup. Use these instructions
t
o set a new BIOS administrator password.
1. Start Computer Setup.
● Computers with keyboards:
▲ Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer
Setup.
2. Select Security, select Create BIOS administrator password or Set Up BIOS administrator Password,
and then press enter.
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