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Security
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88
Protecting the computer
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88
Using passwords
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88
Setting passwords in Windows
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89
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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89
Administrator password
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90
Managing an administrator password
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90
Entering an administrator password
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90
Power-on password
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90
Managing a power-on password
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91
Entering a power-on password
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91
Using antivirus software
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92
Using firewall software
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93
Installing critical updates
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94
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Setup Utility (BIOS)
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95
Starting Setup Utility
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95
Using Setup Utility
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96
Changing the language of Setup Utility
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96
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
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96
Displaying system information
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97
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
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97
Exiting Setup Utility
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98
Setup Utility menus
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98
Main menu
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98
Security menu
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98
System Configuration menu
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99
Diagnostics menu
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99
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Software updates
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100
Updating the BIOS
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101
Determining the BIOS version
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101
Downloading a BIOS update
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102
Updating programs and drivers
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103
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Backup and recovery
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104
Creating recovery discs
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105
Backing up your information
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106
Using Windows Backup and Restore
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107
Using system restore points
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108
When to create restore points
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108
Create a system restore point
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108
Restore to a previous date and time
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108
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