Protecting Your Computer; Computer Security Features - HP computer User Manual

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Protecting your computer

Your computer includes features that help protect the integrity of your system and its data from
unauthorized access. Review these features to ensure proper use.

Computer security features

Computer risk
Unauthorized use of the computer or
user account
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility,
BIOS settings, and other system
identification information
Computer viruses
Unauthorized access to data and
ongoing threats to the computer
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Computer feature
User password
password
A is a group of characters that you choose. These characters must be entered to
authorize access to your computer information.
Administrator password
Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses,
remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new
viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended service.
Firewall software
Windows includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer.
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The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software.
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Windows critical security updates
Updates to the Windows operating system