Setting Setup Utility (Bios) Passwords; Using Internet Security Software; Using Antivirus Software - HP stream 8 User Manual

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Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

Password
Administrator password
Power-on password
To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
NOTE:
If you have tablet with a detachable keyboard or keyboard dock, attach it before beginning
these steps.
1.
Turn off the tablet.
2.
Hold the Volume down button.
3.
While continuing to hold the Volume down button, press the power button to turn on the tablet.
The Startup menu is displayed.
4.
Select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your changes take effect when the tablet restarts.

Using Internet security software

When you use your tablet to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
tablet to tablet viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your tablet, Internet security
software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your tablet as a trial offer.
To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security
software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software
trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your tablet.

Using antivirus software

Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, 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.
An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your tablet. It is strongly recommended that you use the
antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your tablet.
For more information about tablet viruses, from the Start screen, tap
select the HP Support Assistant app, or from the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Function
Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility
(BIOS).
If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the
tablet.
If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn
on or restart the tablet.
Using Internet security software
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