HP envy notebook c2m81uaraba Manuale Utente

Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your
information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications,
the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer
from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.

Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.

Unauthorized use of the computer

Power-on password

Computer viruses

Antivirus software

Unauthorized access to data

Firewall software

Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and
other system identification information

Administrator password

Ongoing or future threats to the computer

Software updates

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

User password

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable lock

HP Security Assistant (select models only) provides a starting location for quick access to a collection
of security software applications that are organized by task. Instead of searching for each application
through the Start menu and Control Panel, HP Security Assistant allows you to access the
applications for the following security tasks:

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Setting up Internet and antivirus security.

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Backing up and recovering files.

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Managing passwords, user accounts, and parental controls.

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Maintaining your computer and installing the latest HP and Windows updates.

To open HP Security Assistant, select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP
Security Assistant.

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Chapter 9   Securing your computer and information