HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC - Manual (Page 30)

3 Credential Manager for
HP ProtectTools
Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to your computer using
the following security features:
● Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Windows, such as using a Java Card or biometric
reader to log on to Windows. For additional information, refer to
Registering credentials
on page 21 .
● Single Sign On feature that automatically remembers credentials for Web sites, applications, and
protected network resources.
● Support for optional security devices, such as Java Cards and biometric readers.
● Support for additional security settings, such as requiring authentication using an optional security
device to unlock the computer.
Setup procedures
Logging on to Credential Manager
Depending on the configuration, you can log on to Credential Manager in any of the following ways:
● HP ProtectTools Security Manager for Administrators icon in the notification area
● In Windows Vista®, click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security
Manager for Administrators.
● In Windows XP, click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security
Manager.
NOTE: In Windows Vista, you must launch the HP ProtectTools Security Manager for Administrators
to make changes.
After logging on to Credential Manager, you can register additional credentials, such as a fingerprint or
a Java Card. For additional information, refer to
Registering credentials on page 21 .
At the next logon, you can select the logon policy and use any combination of the registered credentials.
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