Replacing the service door ................................................................................ 51
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 51
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 53
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 53
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 54
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 54
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 57
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 57
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 57
9 Securing your computer and information ........................................................................................................ 59
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 59
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 60
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 60
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 60
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 61
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 61
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 61
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................... 61
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 61
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 62
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 62
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 62
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 63
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 63
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 63
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 63
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 64
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 64
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .......................................................................................................... 66
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 66
Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 67
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 67
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 69
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 69
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................... 70
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