Handling drives
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52
Replacing a hard drive
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52
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
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55
Using Disk Defragmenter
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55
Using Disk Cleanup
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55
Adding or replacing memory modules
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56
Updating programs and drivers
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58
Cleaning your computer
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58
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover
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59
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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59
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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59
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Securing your computer and information
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61
Using passwords
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61
Setting Windows passwords
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62
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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62
Using the fingerprint reader
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62
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)
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63
Registering fingerprints
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63
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
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63
Using Internet security software
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63
Using antivirus software
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63
Using firewall software
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64
Installing software updates
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64
Installing critical security updates
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64
Installing HP and third-party software updates
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64
Securing your wireless network
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64
Backing up your software applications and information
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65
Using an optional security cable lock
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65
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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66
Updating the BIOS
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66
Determining the BIOS version
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66
Downloading a BIOS update
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67
Using System Diagnostics
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67
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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69
Creating recovery media and backups
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69
Creating HP Recovery media
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70
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