Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 37
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 37
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 38
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 41
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 43
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 43
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 43
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 44
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 45
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 45
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 45
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 46
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 39
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