| Using Disk Defragmenter | 37 |
| Using Disk Cleanup | 37 |
| Updating programs and drivers | 37 |
| Cleaning your computer | 38 |
| Cleaning procedures | 38 |
| Cleaning the display | 38 |
| Cleaning the sides or cover | 39 |
| Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only) | 39 |
| Traveling with or shipping your computer | 39 |
8 | Securing your computer and information | 41 |
| Using passwords | 41 |
| Setting Windows passwords | 41 |
| Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords | 42 |
| Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) | 42 |
| Using Internet security software | 43 |
| Using antivirus software | 43 |
| Using firewall software | 43 |
| Installing software updates | 44 |
| Installing critical security updates | 44 |
| Securing your wireless network | 44 |
| Backing up your software applications and information | 44 |
| Using an optional security cable lock | 44 |
9 | Using Setup Utility (BIOS) | 46 |
| Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) | 46 |
| Updating the BIOS | 46 |
| Determining the BIOS version | 46 |
| Downloading a BIOS update | 47 |
| Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select models only) | 48 |
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) | 49 | |
| Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device | 49 |
11 | Backing up, restoring, and recovering | 51 |
| Creating recovery media and backups | 51 |
| Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) | 51 |
| Using Windows tools | 52 |
| Restore and recovery | 52 |
| Recovering using HP Recovery Manager | 53 |
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