User Guide - Windows 8.1

Using hard drives ................................................................................................................................................. 54
Intel Smart Response Technology (select models only) .................................................................. 54
Improving hard drive performance ................................................................................................... 55
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................ 55
Using Disk Cleanup .......................................................................................................... 55
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................................. 56
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 56
Using RAID (select models only) .......................................................................................................................... 56
9 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 57
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 58
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 59
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 59
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 60
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................................... 60
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 61
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 61
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 62
Removing DriveLock protection ..................................................................................... 62
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................................... 63
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................. 63
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .................................................................... 63
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 64
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 64
Using HP Client Security (select models only) .................................................................................................... 64
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only) ........................................................................................... 65
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 65
Using the ngerprint reader (select models only) .............................................................................................. 65
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 66
10 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 67
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 67
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) ........................................................... 67
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 67
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................. 68
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 68
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 68
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