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Installing software updates HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 37. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. You can install these updates manually or automatically. To view or change the settings: 1. From the Start screen, type control panel. ‒ or - From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select System and Security, select Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Securing your wireless network When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 51. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, purchased separately, is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security cable locks are only one of several methods that should be employed as part of a complete security solution to help maximize theft protection. The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see Getting to know your computer on page 4. 1. Loop the security cable lock around a secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). 44 Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information

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Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to
correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information, see
Updating
programs and drivers
on page
37
.
Installing critical security updates
CAUTION:
Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from
security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you
receive an alert.
You can install these updates manually or automatically.
To view or change the settings:
1.
From the Start screen, type
control panel
.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the
Start
button, and then select
Control Panel
.
2.
Select
System and Security
, select
Windows Update
, select
Change settings
, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
Securing your wireless network
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect
your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and
airports may not provide any security.
Backing up your software applications and information
Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently
lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see
Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page
51
.
Using an optional security cable lock
A security cable lock, purchased separately, is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent
the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security cable locks are only one of several methods
that should be employed as part of a complete security solution to help maximize theft protection.
The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see
Getting to know your computer
on page
4
.
1.
Loop the security cable lock around a secured object.
2.
Insert the key
(1)
into the security cable lock
(2)
.
44
Chapter 8
Securing your computer and information