Computer Maintenance for Windows operating systems
We all want that our own PC (Personal Computer) or Laptop or
Notebook to keep it in good operating condition. Performing maintenance will help
your system run faster, most importantly maintenance is crucial in order to
protect your machine from security threats such a worms, viruses and other
malicious activity.
Establish and maintain a plan.
You have to make a plan to perform periodic
maintenance and put it in your calendar as a reminder. Back up critical files
and programs before beginning.
Set System Restore Point.
Set up a system restore point before you
begin your periodic maintenance or make significant, which will enable recovery
from any error that may occur during maintenance. To set a System restore
point, click Start--All Programs--Accessories--System Tools—System Restore—Create
a Restore Point.
Remove unnecessary files or programs.
Remove unnecessary programs that you no
longer use. Empty your Recycle bin and delete windows temporary files. The disk
cleanup programs include all of these tasks. To access the Windows Disk Cleanup
program, click start—All Programs—Accessories—System Tools—Disk cleanup.
Optimize system performance.
Configuring your System to operate as
efficiently as possible will help your system run faster and smoother. Organize
your data files in a central folder with appropriate subfolders (don’t save
files in the root directory or on the desktop). This will help you to backup easier
and reduce fragmentation on your hard drive.
Run a defragment tool on your disk drive.
To Run a defragment tool, click Start— All Programs—Accessories—System
Tools—Disk Defragmenter.
Apply Updates and patches.
Enable Auto update feature and ensure that
your antivirus/anti spyware/anti adware software are running and receiving automatic
updates.
Check your Firewall.
Review firewall settings product
configurations. Confirm that settings are appropriate for the current level of
security needed.
Perform hardware inspections.
Perform a visual check of your system
hardware to prevent potential problems before they occur.
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