HP Elite 7100 Microtower PC (ENERGY STAR) User Manual

HP ProtectTools for Small BusinessSecurity Software, Version 5.10User Guide

HP ProtectTools featuresThe following table details the key features of HP ProtectTools for Small Business modules:Module Key featuresHP ProtectTools

Module Key featuresFile Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools●Deleting data in Windows does not completely remove thecontents from your hard drive. Windows on

2 Easy Setup Guide for the most usefuloptionsThis Easy Setup Guide is designed to demonstrate the basic steps to activate the most common anduseful op

2. Enter your Windows password or create a Windows password.3. Complete the setup wizard.NOTE: By default, HP ProtectTools Security Manager is set to

To have HP ProtectTools Security Manager authenticate only once during the Windows login:1. Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP ProtectTools

2. Name the link (optional) and enter a user name and password into Credential Manager.NOTE: The web page will highlight the areas Credential Manager

To open Password Manager, use one of the following two methods:●Use the keyboard combination of Ctrl + Windows + H to open the Password Manager. Selec

Credential Manager’s Edit option will allow you to view and modify the name, login name, and evenreveal the passwords.HP ProtectTools for Small Busine

File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsFile Sanitizer is designed to make it very difficult for an unauthorized person to recover data you havedeleted. The

2. Select the items on the right side of the Simple Delete Settings window that you want to permanentlydelete on a regular basis and click the <-Ad

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5. Navigate to the Shred option and configure when you want the action to take place. The ShredNow button will immediately erase the items selected in

Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsDevice Access Manager can be used to restrict the use of various internal and external storage devicesso your

6. Under the Member Of tab, click the Add button.7. In the Select Groups window you can either use the Advanced option or just type in “DeviceAdminist

Drive Encryption for HP ProtectToolsDrive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is software that is used to protect your data by encrypting the entirehard dr

5. The Drive Encryption configuration window below displays the drives available to be encrypted andwill require a USB flash drive to store the encryp

3 Benefits of HP ProtectTools for SmallBusinessAccessing HP ProtectTools for Small Business SecuritySoftwareTo access HP ProtectTools Security Manager

Preventing unauthorized access from internal or external locationsUnauthorized access to an unsecured business PC presents a very tangible risk to cri

Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsMost of the HP ProtectTools Security Manager features are secured by passwords. The following tablelists the commonl

●Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment.●If you write down your password, do not store it in a common

4 HP ProtectTools Security ManagerAdministrative ConsoleAbout HP ProtectTools Administrative ConsoleAdministration of HP ProtectTools Security Manager

About This BookThis guide provides information on HP ProtectTools for Small Business Security Software.WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates

●Computer - Provides advanced security options to selectively disallow various types of devicesthat could compromise PC security and set access permis

The following applications are included in the System group.●Security - Manage security features, authentication policies and other settings that gove

3. In the Policy section, specify the authentication credential(s) required for the selected category ofuser by clicking the check box or boxes next t

Removing a userNOTE: This procedure does not delete the Windows user account. It only removes that account fromSecurity Manager. To completely remove

Managing Device AccessDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools provides advanced security options to selectively disallowvarious types of devices tha

5 HP ProtectTools Security ManagerHP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to significantly increase the security of your computer.Through the use

3. Type your current password in the Current Windows password box.4. Type your new password in the New Windows password and Confirm new password boxes

Adding applicationsAdditional applications may be available to add new features to this program.1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP

4. Select the modules that you want to include in the backup. In most cases, you will want to selectthem all. Click Next.5. Enter your password to ver

6 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectToolsNOTE: Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is available on some models only.In today’s world, a computer belongi

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CAUTION: If you decide to uninstall the Drive Encryption module or if you are using a backup andrestore solution, you must first decrypt all encrypted

NOTE: When the drive is being encrypted or decrypted, the progress bar shows the time remainingto complete the process during the current session. If

7 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools(Password Manager)Logging on to Windows, websites and programs is easier and more secure when you use the Pass

The following options are shown on the context menu.●Fill in logon data - places your logon data in the logon fields and then submits the page (ifsubm

3. Edit your logon information.●Click the arrows to the right of a logon field to populate it with one of several preformattedchoices.●Optionally, cli

Managing your logonsPassword Manager makes managing your logon information - user names, passwords and multiplelogon accounts - painless and intuitive

8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsFile Sanitizer is a tool that allows you to securely erase critical files and folders (personal information orfile

Setup proceduresOpening File SanitizerTo open File Sanitizer:1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager.2. In

●Key sequence — Choose this option to initiate shredding using a key sequence.●Scheduler — Select the Activate Scheduler check box, enter your Windows

NOTE: To remove a file from the shred list, click the file, and then click Remove.5. Under Do not shred the following, click Add to select the specifi

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To initiate shredding using a key sequence:1. Hold down the Ctrl, Alt, or Shift key (or whichever combination you specified) while pressing yourchosen

– or –1. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred Now.2. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.Manually ac

9 Device Access Manager forHP ProtectToolsThis security tool is available to administrators only. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools hasthe fol

To deny access to a class of device for all non-Device Administrators:1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrativ

User access settings (advanced)User Access Settings allows administrators to specify which users and groups are allowed to use theSimple Configuration

Glossaryadministrator.See Windows administrator.asset.A data component consisting of personal information or files, historical and Web-related data, a

security logon method.The method used to log in to the computer.shred cycle.The number of times the shred algorithm is executed on each asset. The hig

IndexAaccesscontrolling 44preventing unauthorized 18accessing HP ProtectToolsSecurity 17advanced tasksDevice Access Manager 45Bbackground service, Dev

setting credentials 27shredding or bleachingfiles 28HP ProtectTools Security ManagerAdministrative Consoleconfiguring applicationsettings 25configurin

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1 Introduction to securityHP understands that your time is extremely valuable, and you need to concentrate on running andgrowing your business – not o