HP Pavilion MS214, Getting Started

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HP Pavilion All-in-One PC Setup 13
Installing critical security updates
Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available
after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto the
computer.
Setting up user accounts
When you share a computer with several people, you can set up a user account for each
computer user. Windows uses the information in the user account to determine what files and
folders the computer user can access, when they can make changes to the computer, and
their personal preferences. Each person can access only their own files and settings.
For more information, click the Start button, click Help and Support , and then type User
Accounts into the Search Help box and press Enter. See “Using the Onscreen Help and
Support Center” on page 23.
Guidelines for installing software and hardware
devices
After you set up the computer and complete the initial setup, you may want to install
additional software programs or hardware devices. Keep in mind the following important
guidelines:
Before installation, make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore program.
The
restore point is a snapshot of the computer settings. By using System Restore, you
ensure that you have a stable set of settings to use.
Choose software that is compatible with the computer; check the operating system,
memory, and other requirements listed for the new software.
Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software
manufacturer. If you need help, check the manufacturer documentation or customer
service information.
For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or
installing a new antivirus program.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft
as soon as you receive an alert.
NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Installing copied software may be illegal, may
result in an unstable installation, or may infect the computer with a virus.