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Memory modules
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Security
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86
Protecting the computer
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86
Using passwords
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86
Setting passwords in Windows
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87
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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87
Administrator password
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88
Managing an administrator password
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88
Entering an administrator password
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88
Power-on password
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88
Managing a power-on password
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89
Entering a power-on password
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89
Using antivirus software
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89
Using firewall software
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90
Installing critical updates
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91
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Setup Utility (BIOS)
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92
Starting Setup Utility
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92
Using Setup Utility
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92
Changing the language of Setup Utility
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92
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
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93
Displaying system information
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93
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
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93
Exiting Setup Utility
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94
Setup Utility menus
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94
Main menu
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94
Security menu
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94
System Configuration menu
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95
Diagnostics menu
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95
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Software updates
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96
Updating the BIOS
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96
Determining the BIOS version
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96
Downloading a BIOS update
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97
Updating programs and drivers
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98
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Backup and recovery
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99
Creating recovery discs
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99
Backing up your information
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100
Using Windows Backup and Restore
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102
Using system restore points
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103
When to create restore points
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103
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