Using Disk Defragmenter
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37
Using Disk Cleanup
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37
Updating programs and drivers
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37
Cleaning your computer
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38
Cleaning procedures
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38
Cleaning the display
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38
Cleaning the sides or cover
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39
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only)
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39
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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39
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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 the fingerprint reader (select models only)
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42
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
Installing critical security updates
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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 lock
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44
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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46
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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46
Updating the BIOS
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46
Determining the BIOS version
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46
Downloading a BIOS update
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47
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models only)
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48
10
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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49
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
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49
11
Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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51
Creating recovery media and backups
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51
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)
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51
Using Windows tools
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52
Restore and recovery
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52
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
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53
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