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Software Guide 3–3
Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords
Compaq security features and operating system security features
work independently from each other. For example, a device
disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in Windows.
Similarly, you must use a Compaq password at a Compaq
password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows
password prompt. For example:
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If a power-on password is set, the power-on password (not a
Windows password) must be entered when the notebook
starts up or exits Hibernation.
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If you set Windows to prompt for a password before exiting
Standby, a Windows password (not a power-on password)
must be entered to exit Standby.
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A Compaq administrator password and a Windows
administrator password are not interchangeable.
Any password used for a Compaq password can also be used for
other Compaq passwords or as a Windows password, with these
considerations:
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All Compaq passwords can be any combination of up to
32 letters, numbers, and slashes (/) and are not case sensitive.
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All Compaq passwords must be set and entered with the same
keys. For example, a Compaq password set with keyboard
number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with
keypad number keys. (For information about the internal
keypad, refer to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Devices and
Keyboard” chapter, on this CD.)
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When the notebook is starting up from a hard drive protected
with DriveLock, you will not be prompted for a power-on
password if you enter a DriveLock user or master password
that is the same as the power-on password.