8 Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 59
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 60
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 60
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 61
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 61
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 62
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................... 62
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................... 63
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 64
Changing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 64
Removing DriveLock protection ........................................................................ 64
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................... 65
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ..................................................... 65
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ....................................................... 65
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 67
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 67
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 67
Using HP Client Security .................................................................................................................... 68
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 68
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 68
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 69
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 69
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 70
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 70
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 70
10 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 71
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 71
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 71
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 72
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 73
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ..................................... 73
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset ...................................................................... 74
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 74
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