TITLE: Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools

VERSION: 1.00 Rev. B
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools for the supported 
desktop models and operating systems.

Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools provides data security by allowing users 
to encrypt an entire disk volume. 

- Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is designed to be compatible with HP 
Backup and Recovery for system and file restoration.  Use of third party backup 
and recovery solutions could result in incompatibility and data loss.

- Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools and Microsoft Bitlocker Drive Encryption 
(available on Windows Vista Enterprise and Ultimate Editions) should not be 
used together. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP34793
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 27, 2007
CATEGORY: Software - Security
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Added additional informational text during activation process.  This update 
is not critical and is not necessary if the hard drive is already encrypted 
using version 1.0.4.0 of Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.