Using Disk Cleanup ......................................................................................................... 58
9 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 ...................................................................................... 63
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 ..................................................................................................................................... 66
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 66
Using HP Client Security ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only) .......................................................................................... 67
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 67
10 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 68
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................................ 68
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 71
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) ........................................................... 71
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 71
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................ 71
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 71
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 72
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 73
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................................... 73
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................................ 73
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................................... 74
Using f11 recovery tools ................................................................................................................... 74
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ................................................... 75
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