9 Securing your computer and information

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Locating your security software

65

Using passwords

65

Setting Windows passwords

66

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

66

Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)

67

Using HP SimplePass

67

Registering fingerprints

67

Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows

67

Using Internet security software

68

Using antivirus software

68

Using firewall software

68

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

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Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

71

Updating the BIOS

71

Determining the BIOS version

72

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

75

Creating the recovery media

75

Creating system restore points

75

What you need to know

76

Creating a system restore point

76

Backing up system and personal information

76

Tips for a successful backup

76

What you need to know

77

Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore

77

Restore and recovery

78

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