Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................. 54
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................... 55
9 Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 56
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 56
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 57
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 58
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 58
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 59
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 60
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 60
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 61
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 61
Using HP Client Security Manager (select models only) .................................................................... 61
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 62
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 63
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 63
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 66
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 66
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 66
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 66
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 66
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 67
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 67
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 67
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 68
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 69
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 69
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 70
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 71
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 71
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 72
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 72
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 73
12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 74
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 74
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 74
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