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Securing your computer and information
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64
Locating your security software
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65
Using passwords
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65
Setting Windows passwords
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66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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66
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
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67
Using HP SimplePass
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67
Registering fingerprints
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67
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
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67
Using Internet security software
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68
Using antivirus software
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68
Using firewall software
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68
Installing software updates
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69
Installing Windows security updates
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69
Installing HP and third-party software updates
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69
Securing your wireless network
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70
Backing up your software applications and information
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70
Using an optional security cable lock
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70
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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71
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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71
Updating the BIOS
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71
Determining the BIOS version
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72
Downloading a BIOS update
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72
Using System Diagnostics
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73
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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74
Creating backups
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74
Creating recovery media to recover the original system
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74
What you need to know
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75
Creating the recovery media
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75
Creating system restore points
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75
What you need to know
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76
Creating a system restore point
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76
Backing up system and personal information
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76
Tips for a successful backup
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76
What you need to know
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77
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore
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77
Restore and recovery
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78
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