Using Internet security software
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64
Using antivirus software
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65
Using firewall software
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65
Installing software updates
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65
Installing Windows security updates
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65
Installing HP and third-party software updates
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65
Securing your wireless network
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66
Backing up your software applications and information
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66
Using an optional security cable lock
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66
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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67
Updating the BIOS
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67
Determining the BIOS version
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68
Downloading a BIOS update
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68
Using System Diagnostics
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70
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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71
Creating backups
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71
Creating recovery media to recover the original system
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71
What you need to know
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71
Creating the recovery media
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72
Creating system restore points
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72
What you need to know
.....................................................................................
72
Creating a system restore point
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72
Backing up system and personal information
....................................................................
73
Tips for a successful backup
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73
What you need to know
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73
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore
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74
Restore and recovery
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75
Restoring to a previous system restore point
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75
Restoring specific files
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75
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore
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75
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager
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75
What you need to know
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75
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)
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76
Recovering using the recovery media
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76
Changing the computer boot order
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77
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