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9 Security

 

Protecting the computer

91

Using passwords

92

Setting passwords in Windows

92

Setting passwords in Setup Utility

92

Administrator password

93

Managing an administrator password

93

Entering an administrator password

93

Power-on password

94

Managing a power-on password

94

Entering a power-on password

94

Using antivirus software

95

Using firewall software

95

Installing critical security updates

96

Installing an optional security cable

96

Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

 

Starting Setup Utility

97

Using Setup Utility

98

Changing the language of Setup Utility

98

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility

98

Displaying system information

99

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

99

Exiting Setup Utility

100

Setup Utility menus

100

Main menu

100

Security menu

100

System Configuration menu

101

Diagnostics menu

101

Appendix B Software updates

 

Updating the BIOS

103

Determining the BIOS version

103

Downloading a BIOS update

104

Updating programs and drivers

105

Appendix C Backup and recovery

 

Creating recovery discs

107

Backing up your information

108

Using Windows Backup and Restore

109

Using system restore points

110

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