HP B5R45UA, dv7-7135us manual Securing your computer and information

9 Securing your computer and information	65
Locating your security software	65
Using passwords	66
Setting Windows passwords	66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	67
Using the fingerprint reader	67
Using HP SimplePass	68
Registering fingerprints	68
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	68
Using Internet security software	68
Using antivirus software	69
Using firewall software	69
Installing software updates	69
Installing Windows security updates	69
Installing HP and third-party software updates	69
Securing your wireless network	70
Backing up your software applications and information	70
Using an optional security cable lock	70
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	71
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	71
Updating the BIOS	71
Determining the BIOS version	71
Downloading a BIOS update	72
Using System Diagnostics	73
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering	74
Creating backups	74
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	74
What you need to know	74
Creating the recovery media	75
Creating system restore points	75
What you need to know	75
Creating a system restore point	75
Backing up system and personal information	76
Tips for a successful backup	76
What you need to know	76
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	77
Restore and recovery	78

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