HP M6 1045DX B5S08UAR#ABA manual Securing your computer and information

9 Securing your computer and information	63
Locating your security software	63
Using passwords	64
Setting Windows passwords	64
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	65
Using the fingerprint reader	65
Using HP SimplePass	66
Registering fingerprints	66
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	66
Using Internet security software	66
Using antivirus software	67
Using firewall software	67
Installing software updates	67
Installing Windows security updates	67
Installing HP and third-party software updates	67
Securing your wireless network	68
Backing up your software applications and information	68
Using an optional security cable lock	68
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	69
Updating the BIOS	69
Determining the BIOS version	69
Downloading a BIOS update	70
Using System Diagnostics	71
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering	72
Creating backups	72
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	72
What you need to know	72
Creating the recovery media	73
Creating system restore points	73
What you need to know	73
Creating a system restore point	73
Backing up system and personal information	74
Tips for a successful backup	74
What you need to know	74
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	75
Restore and recovery	76
Restoring to a previous system restore point	76

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