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7 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code. Computer security features Your computer includes features that help protect the integrity of your system and its data from unauthorized access. Review these features to ensure proper use. Table 7-1 Computer risks and security features Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized use of the computer or user account User password A password is a group of characters that you choose to authorize access to your computer information. ‒ or - Windows Hello (select products only) On products equipped with a fingerprint reader or an infrared camera, Windows Hello allows you to enroll your fingerprint, your facial ID, and set up a PIN. After enrollment, you can use your fingerprint reader, facial ID, or PIN to sign in to Windows. Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Computer viruses To set up Windows Hello: 1. Select the Start button, select Settings, select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. 2. If you do not have a password set up, you must add one before you can use other sign-in options. Select Password, and then select Add. 3. Select Windows Hello Fingerprint or Windows Hello Face, and then select Set up. 4. Select Get started, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enroll your fingerprint or facial ID and set up a PIN. IMPORTANT: To prevent fingerprint logon issues, make sure when you register your fingerprint that all sides of your finger are registered by the fingerprint reader. NOTE: The PIN is not limited in length. The default setting is for numbers only. To include alphabetic or special characters, select the include letters and symbols check box. Administrator password Antivirus software The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended service. Securing your computer and information 29

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Securing your computer and information
7
Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information.
Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the Setup Utility
(BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses,
worms, and other types of malicious code.
Computer security features
Your computer includes features that help protect the integrity of your system and its data from unauthorized
access. Review these features to ensure proper use.
Table 7-1
Computer risks and security features
Computer risk
Computer feature
Unauthorized use of the computer or
user account
User password
A
password
is a group of characters that you choose to authorize access to your computer information.
‒ or –
Windows Hello (select products only)
On products equipped with a fingerprint reader or an infrared camera, Windows Hello allows you to enroll
your fingerprint, your facial ID, and set up a PIN. After enrollment, you can use your fingerprint reader,
facial ID, or PIN to sign in to Windows.
To set up Windows Hello:
1.
Select the
Start
button, select
Settings
, select
Accounts
, and then select
Sign-in options
.
2.
If you do not have a password set up, you must add one before you can use other sign-in options.
Select
Password
, and then select
Add
.
3.
Select
Windows Hello Fingerprint
or
Windows Hello Face
, and then select
Set up
.
4.
Select
Get started
, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enroll your fingerprint or facial ID
and set up a PIN.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent fingerprint logon issues, make sure when you register your fingerprint that
all sides of your finger are registered by the fingerprint reader.
NOTE:
The PIN is not limited in length. The default setting is for numbers only. To include
alphabetic or special characters, select the
include letters and symbols
check box.
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility,
BIOS settings, and other system
identification information
Administrator password
Computer viruses
Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove
them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new viruses beyond the
trial period, purchase an extended service.
Securing your computer and information
29