Maintenance 1
Maintenance
It is important that you keep current backups of your
important data, protect against data loss, and perform
simple maintenance of your computer to ensure that it
works at peak performance.
Creating Data Backup Discs
If you ever need to perform a system recovery, the
process deletes data and returns your system to its
factory state. Back up data before a problem occurs.
An external hard disk drive is the best way to back up
important data. Or, use CD or DVD recording (or
burning) software to create backup discs of important
information, including personal files, e-mail messages,
and Web site bookmarks.
When writing data to a backup disc, you should use
software that includes write verification functionality.
This feature compares the data on your hard disk drive
with the data copied to the backup media, ensuring
that it is an exact copy.
If you encounter recording issues with discs, try
alternate media (different types or brands). Also, use
the Windows Explorer tool to view your files and verify
that all content was copied. To open Windows
Explorer, right-click the Windows Start Button
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and then click Explore.
Creating System Recovery Disks
One of the first things to do when you get a new
computer is to create system recovery discs. In the
event of a full system crash, these discs can be used to
return your system to its original factory condition.
Refer to your System Recovery documentation by
clicking the Windows Start Button and then
User Guides.
Security Updates
Keeping your system free from viruses and spyware is
just as important as backing up your files.
To check for security software updates:
1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then
click Control Panel.
2 Under Security, click Check for Updates.
3 Download and install any updates by clicking
Install Updates.
To schedule automatic security updates:
1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then
click Control Panel.
2 Under Security, click Turn automatic
updating on or off.
3 Follow onscreen instructions to schedule updates.
Reviewing Programs that Run
Automatically at Startup
Set the Windows Start Menu to open only needed
software programs, to improve system speed and
performance:
1 Click the Windows Start Button, All
Programs, and then click Windows
Defender.
2 Click Tools.
3 Click Software Explorer.
4 In the Category list, select Startup Programs.
5 Select the program that you want to prevent from
running, and then click Disable.
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