9
Securing your computer and information
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63
Locating your security software
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63
Using passwords
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64
Setting Windows passwords
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64
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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65
Using the fingerprint reader
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65
Using HP SimplePass
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66
Registering fingerprints
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66
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
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66
Using Internet security software
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66
Using antivirus software
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67
Using firewall software
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67
Installing software updates
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67
Installing Windows security updates
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67
Installing HP and third-party software updates
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67
Securing your wireless network
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68
Backing up your software applications and information
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68
Using an optional security cable lock
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68
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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69
Updating the BIOS
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69
Determining the BIOS version
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69
Downloading a BIOS update
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70
Using System Diagnostics
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71
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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72
Creating backups
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72
Creating recovery media to recover the original system
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72
What you need to know
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72
Creating the recovery media
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73
Creating system restore points
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73
What you need to know
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73
Creating a system restore point
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73
Backing up system and personal information
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74
Tips for a successful backup
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74
What you need to know
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74
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore
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75
Restore and recovery
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76
Restoring to a previous system restore point
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76
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