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Security
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87
Protecting the computer
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87
Using passwords
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87
Setting passwords in Windows
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88
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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88
Administrator password
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89
Managing an administrator password
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89
Entering an administrator password
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89
Power-on password
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89
Managing a power-on password
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90
Entering a power-on password
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90
Using antivirus software
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91
Using firewall software
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92
Installing critical updates
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93
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Setup Utility (BIOS)
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94
Starting Setup Utility
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94
Using Setup Utility
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95
Changing the language of Setup Utility
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95
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
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95
Displaying system information
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96
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
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96
Exiting Setup Utility
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97
Setup Utility menus
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97
Main menu
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97
Security menu
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97
System Configuration menu
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98
Diagnostics menu
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98
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Software updates
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99
Updating the BIOS
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100
Determining the BIOS version
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100
Downloading a BIOS update
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101
Updating programs and drivers
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102
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Backup and recovery
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103
Creating recovery discs
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104
Backing up your information
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105
Using Windows Backup and Restore
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106
Using system restore points
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107
When to create restore points
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107
Create a system restore point
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107
Restore to a previous date and time
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107
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