Using antivirus software, Using firewall software, Using antivirus software using firewall software – HP EliteBook 840 G3 User Manual

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6.

Read the warning. To continue, select YES.

7.

To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon and then follow the on-screen

instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press

enter

.

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection (select products only)

To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1.

Turn on or restart the computer, and then press

esc

while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”

message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.

Press

f10

to enter Computer Setup.

3.

Select Security, select Hard Drive Tools, select Automatic DriveLock, and then press

enter

.

4.

Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then press

enter

.

5.

Select an internal hard drive, and then press

enter

.

6.

Select Disable protection.

7.

To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon, and then follow the on-screen

instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press

enter

.

Using antivirus software

When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to

computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to

function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they have

caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up

to date.
Windows Defender is preinstalled on your computer. It is strongly recommended that you continue to use an

antivirus program in order to fully protect your computer.
For more information about computer viruses, access the HP Support Assistant.

Using firewall software

Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be a software

program you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a solution made up of both hardware and

software.
There are two types of firewalls to consider:

Host-based firewalls—Software that protects only the computer it is installed on.

Network-based firewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to

protect all the computers on the network.

Using antivirus software

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