1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc or hold down the volume button while the "Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press or tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.
3.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select Security > Hard Drive Tools > Automatic DriveLock, and then follow the
4.Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then follow the
5.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select an internal hard drive, and then follow the
6.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select Disable protection.
7.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the
– or –
Select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support.
Using firewall software
Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be a software program you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a solution made up of both hardware and software.
There are two types of firewalls to consider:
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When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of
Your computer or networking equipment may already have a firewall installed. If not, firewall software solutions are available.
NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized
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