Managing a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................................... 49
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 50
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................................... 50
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 51
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 51
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 52
Removing DriveLock protection ..................................................................................... 52
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock ................................................................................... 53
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................. 53
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ................................................................... 53
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................................... 54
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................................... 54
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 54
Using HP Client Security ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 55
10 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) ........................................................... 56
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 56
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................ 57
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 57
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 57
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 58
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................................... 58
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................................ 58
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................................... 59
Using f11 recovery tools ................................................................................................................... 59
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ................................................... 60
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset ...................................................................................... 61
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................................. 61
12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .................................................... 62
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 62
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 62
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 63
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 64
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