User Guide - Windows 8.1

Using Disk Cleanup .......................................................................................................... 46
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................................. 47
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 47
Using RAID (select models only) .......................................................................................................................... 47
9 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 49
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 50
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 50
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 51
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................................... 51
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 52
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 52
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 53
Removing DriveLock protection ..................................................................................... 53
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................................... 54
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................. 54
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .................................................................... 54
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 55
Using HP Client Security (select models only) .................................................................................................... 55
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only) ........................................................................................... 56
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 56
Using the ngerprint reader (select models only) .............................................................................................. 56
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 57
10 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 58
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) ........................................................... 58
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 58
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................. 59
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 59
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 59
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 60
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................................... 60
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