Creating Passwords; Installing Software And Hardware Devices - HP s7600n - Pavilion Media Center Getting Started Manual

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After you've
completed
registering, you may
install any software
programs that may
have come on CDs or
DVDs included in the
PC box and are not
preinstalled.
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Only use licensed
original software.
Installing copied
software may be
illegal, may result in
an unstable
installation, or may
infect your PC with a
virus.
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HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide

Creating passwords

Passwords help protect your PC and information
from unauthorized access and help ensure that
information on the PC stays private and secure. Use
the following list as a basic guide when choosing
your password:
Choose a password that is easy for you to
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remember but difficult for others to guess.
Choose a long password (minimum of 6
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characters).
Use a combination of uppercase and
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lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Installing Software and Hardware Devices

After you set up the PC, you may wish to install
additional software programs or hardware devices.
Keep in mind these important guidelines:
Before installation, make a restore point using
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the Microsoft System Restore program.
Click Start, All Programs, PC Help &
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Tools, and then System Restore.
The restore point is a snapshot of your PC
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configuration. By using System Restore, you
ensure that you have a point to return to
before an issue occurred. For information
about System Restore, refer to the Microsoft
Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide
Don't use personal information that others can
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easily figure out, such as your birthday, child's
name, or phone number.
Don't write down your password.
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Choose software that is compatible with your
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PC — check the operating system, memory,
and other requirements listed for the new
software for compatibility with your PC.
Install the new software according to the
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directions provided by the software
manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's
documentation or customer service
information for help if you need it.
For antivirus software, uninstall the existing
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software program before reinstalling it or
installing a new antivirus program.