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    disabling TPM on HP 6910p

    Discussion in 'HP' started by obionenairobi, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    Each time when I start upmy notebook I get a message about connecting to TPM.

    It seems that all programs are put on hold untill TPM is connected.

    First I have no idea what TPM is and second would like to disable or switch it off.

    Anyone out there that can tell me how to do this?
     
    obionenairobi, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I believe you can do it via the BIOS

    Its a security chip btw. Just google for more info.
     
    flipfire, Aug 24, 2008
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  3. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    would there be any risk at doing this ?
     
    obionenairobi, Aug 24, 2008
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    You won't be able to utilise the HP ProtectTools security features such as Smartcard authentication, hard disk encryption and fingerprint reader. However, you can still use Vista's BitLocker.
     
    chrixx, Aug 24, 2008
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    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    stupid question perhaps but how do I get into the BIOS ?
     
    obionenairobi, Aug 24, 2008
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  6. schoko

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    when your laptop boots up you should press f10 at the beginning. ( the actual key for entering bios differs from manufacturer to manufacturer, sometimes it´s f2, f10, f12.....)

    have a close look at the startup screen, it´s written there which key let´s you "enter setup"
     
    schoko, Aug 24, 2008
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