Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ...................................................

113

10 Security

 

Protecting the computer ...................................................................................................................

117

Using passwords ..............................................................................................................................

118

Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................

118

Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................

118

BIOS administrator password ..........................................................................................

119

Managing a BIOS administrator password ......................................................

120

Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................

121

Using Computer Setup DriveLock ...................................................................................

121

Setting a DriveLock password .........................................................................

122

Entering a DriveLock password ......................................................................

123

Changing a DriveLock password ....................................................................

124

Removing DriveLock protection ......................................................................

125

Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ...........................................................................

125

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ...................................................

125

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .....................................................

126

Using Computer Setup security features ..........................................................................................

127

Securing system devices .................................................................................................

127

Viewing Computer Setup System Information .................................................................

127

Using Computer Setup System IDs .................................................................................

128

Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................

129

Using firewall software .....................................................................................................................

130

Installing critical updates ..................................................................................................................

131

Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) .......................................................

132

Installing a security cable .................................................................................................................

133

11 Software updates

 

Updating software ............................................................................................................................

134

Updating the BIOS ...........................................................................................................................

136

Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................

136

Downloading a BIOS update ...........................................................................................

137

Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................

139

Using SoftPaq Download Manager ..................................................................................................

140

12 Backup and recovery

 

Backing up your information .............................................................................................................

142

Performing a recovery ......................................................................................................................

144

Using the Windows recovery tools ...................................................................................

144

Using f11 ..........................................................................................................................

145

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ..............................

145

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