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Installing critical security updates, Installing hp and third-party software updates, Securing your wireless network – HP Pavilion 11-h112nr x2 PC User Manual

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Installing critical security updates

CAUTION:

Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from

security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you
receive an alert.

You can choose whether updates are installed automatically. To change the settings, from the Start
screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. Select System and Security, select Windows Update,
select Change settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing HP and third-party software updates

HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on
your computer. To download the latest versions, go to

http://www.hp.com/support

. At this location,

you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the
software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems
and improve functionality of the software.

Securing your wireless network

When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see

Protecting your WLAN

.

Backing up your software applications and information

Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently
lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see

Backing up, restoring, and recovering

.

Securing your wireless network

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