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Regular
maintenance is crucial for keeping your PC healthy and running smoothly.
With regular maintenance, your computer will run more efficiently,
last longer and minimize repair costs. Munaco Technologies suggests
the following actions to ensure optimum performance from your computer. |
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VIRUS PROTECTION UPDATE |
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| WHY: |
Protect
against new viruses |
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Make
sure you have the most current virus protection Definition Updates.
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(This
dose not apply to all virus protection software, but a majority) |
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Step
A. Make sure you have an Internet connection
Step B. Select or right click the anti-virus
icon (lower right corner of your screen)
Step C. Choose update |
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WINDOWS UPDATE |
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Updates
critical safety and functionality patches for your Windows
operating system. |
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All
Windows Users |
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Step
A. Go to Windows Update and download the critical
updates
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/default.aspx?ln=en-us |
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Windows
XP and Automatic Updates |
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Step
A. Select Start menu > Control Panel > System
Step B. On the tab labeled Automatic Updates,
choose either of the first two settings (Automatic is Recommended) |
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To
turn off automatic updates for your computer, select Turn
off automatic updating; I want to update my computer manually.
If you choose not to use automatic updating, you can always
install specific updates from the Windows Update Web site.
Open Windows Update in Help and Support Center |
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SYSTEM BACKUP |
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| WHY: |
To
backup your important data |
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System
Backup |
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Step
A. Select Start menu > All Programs > Accessories
> System Tools > Backup
Step B. Some type of removable media is needed
to complete this task (floppy, CD, DVD, external HD) |
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DISK CLEANUP |
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Removes
temporary files which can impair your computer's performance |
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Disk
Cleanup |
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Step
A. Select Start menu > Run
Step B. Type cleanmgr and select OK
Step C. Choose the drives you want to cleanup
Step D. Select OK
Step E. Select Yes to confirm cleanup |
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Remove dust from computer components with can of compressed
air. |
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Run spy-ware detection software (We recommend Ad-aware or
SpyBot) |
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Run Disk Defragmenter (provided with Windows) |
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