Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
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59
Using Disk Defragmenter
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59
Using Disk Cleanup
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60
Updating programs and drivers
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60
Cleaning your computer
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60
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover
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60
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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61
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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61
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Securing your computer and information
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63
Using passwords
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63
Setting Windows passwords
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64
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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64
Using the fingerprint reader
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65
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)
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65
Registering fingerprints
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65
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
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66
Using Internet security software
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66
Using antivirus software
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66
Using firewall software
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66
Installing software updates
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67
Installing Windows updates
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67
Installing HP and third-party software updates
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67
Securing your wireless network
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67
Backing up your software applications and information
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67
Using an optional security cable lock
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68
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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69
Updating the BIOS
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69
Determining the BIOS version
...........................................................................................
69
Downloading a BIOS update
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70
Using System Diagnostics
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71
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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72
Creating recovery media and backups
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73
Creating HP Recovery media
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74
Restore and recovery
.........................................................................................................................
75
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
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76
Remove everything and reinstall Windows
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76
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