Before discussing the down side of hard disk passwords, I’d like to point out one more advantage. Some laptops, such as ThinkPads, add a two-for-one bonus. That is, you can enter a single password at ...

Hard drive passwords block access to all the files stored on the hard disk in your computer. They offer great security without having to install any software, without having to learn much, without ...

I got a call from my dad today saying his T21 wouldn't work after the thunder storm (possibly a coincidence - the system was plugged in but not on when the power flicked off several times). <BR><BR>I ...

Enable the hard disk password to prevent access to your data even if your hard drive gets installed in another PC. Just don't forget this password, or you'll have to take it to a data recovery service ...

Here’s a guide for recovering protection passwords from ATA hard drives (translated). These passwords are stored in a special area of the hard disk that also contains the firmware for the device.

Most people never bother to password-protect their computers, but several of Windows Vista’s built-in applications and features require a password for your user ...

Your PC likely asks for your username and password to grant access to Windows, a nice security measure, but ineffective if someone has physical access to your hard ...

Whenever you create a new account in Windows, you should create a password reset disk that allows you to reset your Windows account password if you forget it. If you have a lot of users and do not ...