John D. Steel's

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Computer Maintenance

Daily	Back up your Data

Weekly	Update antivirus/antispyware definitions and run a scan
	Check CPU fan. PC case should not be warm

Monthly	Run Microsoft Updates
	Run Disk Cleanup
	Run "CHKDSK" and "CHKDSK /R"
	Check browser security settings
	Verify backup. Restore a file as a test
	Change Login Password

Quarterly	Run Defrag
	Check available hard drive space
	Test UPS

Yearly	Clean PC
	Run Diagnostic Software. Test memory.

The above maintenance suggestions are for average use. If your PC is in a dirty environment, it should be cleaned more frequently. If you are low on hard drive space, run Disk Cleanup and Defrag more often. Hardware diagnostics should be run on the PC at least once a year. The major PC manufacturers either provide a diagnostic program at time of purchase or you can download software from their Website. As the computer gets older, develop a replacement strategy.

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