Use Firewalls And Antivirus Programs - Lenovo 100w Gen 3 User Manual

• It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update
might cause security risks.
• The process of installing a new operating system deletes all the data on your internal storage drive,
including the data stored in a hidden folder.
1. If you are using the Windows BitLocker
Platform Module, ensure that you have disabled the feature.
2. Ensure that the security chip is set to Enabled.
a. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F2 or Fn + F2 to enter the setup
utility.
b. Select Security and ensure security chip is set to Enabled.
c. Press Fn+F10 to save the settings and exit.
3. Connect the drive that contains the operating system installation program to the computer.
4. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F2 or Fn + F2 to enter the setup utility.
5. Select Boot ➙ Edit Boot Order to display the Boot Priority Order submenu.
6. Select the drive that contains the operating system installation program, for example, USB HDD. Press
Fn+F6 to move the drive to the first order. Then, press Fn+F10 to save the setting and exit.
Attention: After you change the startup sequence, ensure that you select the correct device during a
copy, a save, or a format operation. If you select the wrong device, the data on that device might be
erased or overwritten.
7. The system restarts. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the device drivers and necessary
programs.
8. After installing the device drivers, apply Windows Update to get the latest updates, for example the
security patches.
Install device drivers
You should download the latest driver for a component when you notice poor performance from that
component or when you added a component. This action might eliminate the driver as the potential cause of
a problem. Download and install the latest driver by one of the following methods:
• Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. Select the update packages you want,
and then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the packages.
• Go to
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software.

Use firewalls and antivirus programs

Your computer might be preinstalled with a firewall program. The firewall protects against computer Internet
security threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy.
A full version of the antivirus program is provided with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must
renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.
For more information, see the help system of the program.
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Drive Encryption feature and your computer has a Trusted
and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen