HP Pavilion 13z-p100 CTO x2 PC - Manual (Page 70)

To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines:
● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. From the Start
screen, type w, select Settings, and then select Windows Update.
● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.
● Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the
Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support.
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 on page 25 .
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 on page 64 .
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