A computer that is running smoothly can be a beautiful thing. With the
technology available today, you can complete tasks quickly and easily on
a finely tuned PC. On the other hand, a computer that hasn't been
properly maintained is only going to hamper your productivity and
possibly even crash or suffer a mechanical failure. You don't have to be
a PC expert to properly maintain your computer through some fast and
easy steps.
No. 1: Organize Desktop
Organizing your desktop should be the first thing you do; not only
is it hard to find things on a cluttered desktop, it can slow down your
computer's processing speeds as well. Delete any unnecessary icons and
use folders to organize the ones that you absolutely can't live without.
No. 2: Empty Recycle Bin
Many people don't realize this, but the files you delete aren't
actually gone until they've been removed from your Recycle Bin. Files in
the bin consume space on your hard drive and slow down your computer.
No. 3: Delete Unnecessary Files
If you have any old documents, games, videos or music files that
you haven't accessed in more than a year, you may want to consider
deleting some of them. Freeing as much space possible on your hard drive
is a great way to improve your computer's speed and performance.
No. 4: Run Virus Scan
Nothing will slow down a perfectly healthy PC more than a virus,
and most people aren't even aware that they have them. A free virus
scanner can be found at the website free.avg.com.
No. 5: Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup is a program included with nearly every version of
Windows, and it can be found in the Start menu under "All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools." Disk Cleanup will clear your
PC of any temporary Internet files, setup log files and other temporary
files, as well as empty the Recycle Bin if you haven't already done so.
No. 6: Defrag Hard Drive
Using Windows' Disk Defragmenter is probably the most important
step of all. This scans all files on your hard drive and arranges them
in a clean and neat order that better serves the PC's processing speeds
and capabilities. It can be found in the Start menu under "All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools." This should be the last step
performed during a regular maintenance routine, and it is crucial to the
health and speed of your computer.
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