User Guide - Windows 8.1

Settings Function
Embedded Security State No Operation/Disabled/Enabled
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If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set
to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
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You can enable or disable the TPM function.
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The next time the computer is restarted after the TPM function is set, this
value is set to No Operation.
TPM Set to Factory Defaults No/Yes
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If the administrator password is not set, or if the TPM Security Device is
set to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
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If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled, select Yes to reset the
TPM to factory settings, and then press f10 to save and exit. A
confirmation message is displayed to Clear the TPM. Press f1 to reset
the TPM, or press f2 to cancel the action.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause
them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they
have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software
must be kept up to date.
Windows Defender is preinstalled on your computer. It is strongly recommended that you continue to
use an antivirus program in order to fully protect your computer.
For more information about computer viruses, access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support
Assistant, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Using firewall software
Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be a
software program you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a solution made up of
both hardware and software.
There are two types of firewalls to consider:
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Host-based firewalls—Software that protects only the computer it is installed on.
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Network-based firewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network
to protect all the computers on the network.
When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and
compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is
blocked.
Your computer or networking equipment may already have a firewall installed. If not, firewall software
solutions are available.
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