Removing DriveLock protection
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102
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock
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102
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password
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103
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection
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103
Using Computer Setup security features
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104
Securing system devices
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104
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
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104
Using Computer Setup System IDs
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105
Using antivirus software
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106
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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110
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Software updates
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111
Updating software
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111
Updating the BIOS
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113
Determining the BIOS version
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113
Downloading a BIOS update
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114
Updating programs and drivers
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116
Using SoftPaq Download Manager
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117
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Backup and recovery
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118
Backing up your information
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119
Performing a recovery
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120
Recovering your information
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120
Recovering the operating system and programs
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120
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Computer Setup
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121
Starting Computer Setup
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121
Using Computer Setup
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121
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
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121
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
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122
Computer Setup menus
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122
File menu
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123
Security menu
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123
System Configuration menu
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124
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MultiBoot
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129
About the boot device order
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129
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup
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131
Considering boot order changes
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132
Choosing MultiBoot preferences
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133
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