7
Maintaining your computer
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33
Improving performance
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33
Using Disk Defragmenter
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33
Using Disk Cleanup
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33
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
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33
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
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34
Updating programs and drivers
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34
Updating using Windows 10
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34
Updating using Windows 10 S
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34
Cleaning your computer
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34
Cleaning procedures
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35
Cleaning the display
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35
Cleaning the sides or cover
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35
Cleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)
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35
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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35
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Securing your computer and information
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37
Using passwords
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37
Setting Windows passwords
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37
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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38
Using Windows Hello (select products only)
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39
Using Internet security software
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39
Using antivirus software
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39
Using firewall software
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39
Installing software updates
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40
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)
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40
Securing your wireless network
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40
Backing up your software applications and information
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40
Using an optional security cable (select products only)
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40
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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41
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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41
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
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41
Determining the BIOS version
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41
Downloading a BIOS update
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42
10
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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43
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
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43
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
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43
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version
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44
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