7
Maintaining your computer
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36
Improving performance
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36
Using Disk Defragmenter
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36
Using Disk Cleanup
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36
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
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36
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
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37
Updating programs and drivers
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37
Updating using Windows 10
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37
Updating using Windows 10 S
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37
Cleaning your computer
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38
Using HP Easy Clean (select products only)
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38
Removing dirt and debris from non-HP Easy Clean computers
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38
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)
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39
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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39
8
Securing your computer and information
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41
Using passwords
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41
Setting Windows passwords
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41
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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42
Using Windows Hello (select products only)
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43
Using internet security software
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43
Using antivirus software
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43
Using
firewall
software
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43
Installing software updates
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44
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only)
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44
Securing your wireless network
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44
Backing up your software applications and information
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44
Using an optional security cable (select products only)
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44
9
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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45
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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45
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
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45
Determining the BIOS version
...........................................................................................................
45
Downloading a BIOS update
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46
10
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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47
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
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47
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
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47
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version
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48
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