Maintenance 2

As I said previously in my first post about maintenance; just like your car needs regular maintenance, so too does your PC. In this post I have decided to embellish on some easy ways to keep your computer running like new.

I can not stress enough, update, update, update. Make sure that your computer is updating. Not just Windows, but your anti-virus as well. It is very important to ensure that Windows is updating when it should be. By default, your computer should be set to automatically download the Windows updates and install them throughout the night.

Your anti-virus program should check for updates constantly and should apply those updates immediately. If you anti-virus is outdated or has expired, Windows will notify you by displaying a red shield next to the clock down in the task bar. It is very important to keep on top of your anti-virus program. This will prevent costly repairs for virus removal and keep your data safe. And trust us, it's worth the $50 a year.

With that said, here are some weekly things you can do to keep your computer running top notch. First, be sure to run a full system scan with your anti-virus. This may take an hour or two, but it will ensure that every file is clean. Second, run the disk cleanup utility (CLICK on "Start", Goto "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools"). This will remove any temporary files stored on your computer. A lot of times, viruses and spyware will hide out in these folders.

Those are the three most important maintenance tips. Follow those tips, and you will help prolong your PCs data and life.

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