HP Probook 6450 B User Guide

Setting a DriveLock password
To set a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message
is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock password, and then press
enter.
4.Use a pointing device to click the hard drive you want to protect.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select the hard drive you want to...

Entering a DriveLock password
Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external
MultiBay).
At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys
you used to set the password), and then press enter.
After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again.
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Changing a DriveLock password
To change a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message
is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock password, and then press
enter.
4.Use a pointing device to select an internal hard drive.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then...

Removing DriveLock protection
To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message
is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock password, and then press
enter.
4.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
5.Use a pointing device or the...

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection
To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press
enter.
4.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
5.Use a...

Using Computer Setup security features
Securing system devices
You can disable or enable system devices from the following menus in Computer Setup:
●Boot Options
●Device Configurations
●Built-In Device Options
●Port Options
To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device...

To view this general system information in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information, and then press
enter.
NOTE:To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must create a BIOS administrator
password in Computer Setup.
Using Computer Setup...

Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose the computer to
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause
them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they
have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must
be kept up to date.
McAfee Total Protection antivirus...

Using firewall software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may be
able to gain access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall
software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy. McAfee Total Protection antivirus software
is preinstalled on the computer. To access your software, select Start > All Programs > McAfee >
Managing Services > Total Protection.
Firewall features include logging and...

Installing critical updates
CAUTION:Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an
alert.
Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer
was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these
guidelines:
●Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from...