Using antivirus software | HP LQ174AW, WX557AV, LJ527UT, LQ164AW

Using antivirus software

When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally.

Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.

An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your computer and may include a trial offer. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your computer.

For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support.

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HP LQ174AW, WX557AV, LJ527UT, LQ164AW manual Using antivirus software

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer Introduction Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Windows Windows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIM Using a modem select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Page Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Windows Select Start Device and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only VGA Video Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Click Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using battery power Using Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Displaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Storing a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Testing an AC adapter Switching between graphics modes select models only External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using the expansion port select models only External cards and devices Handling drives Drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Slot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Maintenance Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the display Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBoot Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only Using the MEBx setup utility menus Enabling the iAMT solutionIntel ME Configuration IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Keys SIM