Setting passwords in Computer Setup
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BIOS administrator password
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100
Managing a BIOS administrator password
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100
Entering a BIOS administrator password
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101
Using Computer Setup DriveLock
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101
Setting a DriveLock password
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102
Entering a DriveLock password
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102
Changing a DriveLock password
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102
Removing DriveLock protection
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103
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock
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103
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password
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104
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection
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104
Using Computer Setup security features
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105
Securing system devices
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105
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
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105
Using Computer Setup System IDs
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106
Using antivirus software
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107
Using firewall software
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107
Installing critical updates
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108
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
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109
Installing a security cable
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109
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Software updates
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110
Updating software
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110
Updating the BIOS
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112
Determining the BIOS version
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112
Downloading a BIOS update
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113
Updating programs and drivers
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114
Using SoftPaq Download Manager
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115
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Backup and recovery
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116
Backing up your information
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117
Performing a recovery
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118
Using the Windows recovery tools
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118
Using f11
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119
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)
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119
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Computer Setup
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120
Starting Computer Setup
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120
Using Computer Setup
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120
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