Dave, We've looked at PointSec encryption software and the default installation is like the one you outline, but there are options to bypass these initial input entries. Our security people say this does lower the level of security, but it's still good enough. I don't know if that is an option for your organisation. Steve -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tristram Llewellyn Sent: 30 June 2008 13:20 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Silent logon Have you raised with this with the IT department, there may possibly be a physical token alternative that may serve as an alternative or so you only need to enter one password instead of two. As what you describe sounds like pre-boot encryption there are not many solutions to this because it is before any operating system gets going. Regards. 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VAT Number - GB 860 2121 66. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ankers, Dave (UK) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:01 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Silent logon Hi all, I currently use a desktop PC at work, and I am currently looking into getting a laptop instead, so I can move to other offices, sites and use it in meetings and classrooms etc. One problem that has arisen is that company laptops have an initial, encrypted logon, which entails entering the asset details and two passwords, and only when that has been successfully completed, will Windows boot up, and then yet again another password is required. The problem being, that until windows boots up, JAWS does not come into action. Therefore the initial encrypted logon will have to be done without JAWS. On top of this, from time to time, the passwords require to be changed, so most of the time, it would be possible to operate blind! ha, but then corrupt the system when the passwords require changing. Does anyone else have this problem? Dave ******************************************************************** This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender. 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