Installing Windows security updates
Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the Slate left the factory. Microsoft® sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the Slate from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert.
To be sure that all available updates are installed on the Slate, observe these guidelines:
●Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your Slate. Tap Start, tap All Programs, and then tap Windows Update.
●Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.
●Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support.
Installing HP and third-party software updates
HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your Slate. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
If you have installed
Securing your wireless network
When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 22.
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 Backup and recovery on page 53
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