Using Disk Defragmenter ..................................................................................
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Using Disk Cleanup ...........................................................................................
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9 Security ..........................................................................................................................................................
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Protecting the computer .....................................................................................................................
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................
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Setting passwords in Windows ..........................................................................................
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Setting passwords in Computer Setup ..............................................................................
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................
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Entering a BIOS administrator password ..........................................................
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Using antivirus software .....................................................................................................................
Using firewall software .......................................................................................................................
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Installing critical security updates .......................................................................................................
Using HP Client Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................................
Installing an optional security cable ....................................................................................................
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10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................
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Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................
Cleaning your computer .....................................................................................................................
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Cleaning products ..............................................................................................................
Cleaning procedures ..........................................................................................................
Cleaning the display ..........................................................................................
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ..............................................................
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Updating programs and drivers ..........................................................................................................
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ....................................................................................................
11 Backup and recovery ..................................................................................................................................
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Backing up your information ...............................................................................................................
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Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................
Using the Windows recovery tools .....................................................................................
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Using f11 recovery tools ....................................................................................................
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Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) ..................................
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery .......................................................
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Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................
Using HP Software Setup ..................................................................................................
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12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics .................................................................
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Using Computer Setup .......................................................................................................................
Starting Computer Setup ...................................................................................................
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