Computer Maintenance

The best way to make sure nothing goes wrong with your computer is to perform computer maintenance regularly. Listed below are a few things you can do to help keep your computer running smoothly.

PC Maintenance Checklist

• Empty the Recycle Bin.
• Run Scandisk - choose Standard Scan and Automatically fix errors. (For older operating systems.)
  (This checks for and repairs problems with the hard drive.)
• Run Disk Defragmenter - do immediately following scandisk.
  (This reorganizes your hard drive so that applications/programs load and run faster and more efficiently.)
• Delete all email messages that you do not need.
• Empty the "deleted items: folder in your email program.
• Delete the Temporary Internet Files and Clear History in your Internet Browser.
• Check for Critical Windows Updates.
• Install and UPDATE Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D, and Spyware Blaster.
• Install a Pop-Up Blocker or Google Toolbar.
• Make sure anti-virus software is UPDATED and that it scans your computer regularly.
• Uninstall any programs you do not use, or that have mysteriously appeared on your computer.
• Use compressed air to clean dust/dirt out of the inside of your PC every few months.
• Have the computer and equipment plugged into a quality surge protector.

Please be sure to contact our office if you are experiencing any problems with your Internet service or even if you just need to ask a general computer question.

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