Installing software updates
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Installing Windows security updates
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Installing HP and third-party software updates
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Securing your wireless network
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Backing up your software applications and information
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Using an optional security cable lock
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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Updating the BIOS
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Determining the BIOS version
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Downloading a BIOS update
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Using System Diagnostics
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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Creating backups
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Creating recovery media to recover the original system
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What you need to know
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Creating the recovery media
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Creating system restore points
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What you need to know
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Creating a system restore point
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Backing up system and personal information
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69
Tips for a successful backup
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What you need to know
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Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore
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Restore and recovery
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Restoring to a previous system restore point
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Restoring specific files
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Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore
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Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager
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What you need to know
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Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)
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Recovering using the recovery media
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Changing the computer boot order
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Specifications
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Input power
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Operating environment
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