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It’s also an agitating computing experience to see your computer go from lighting fast to
molasses slow. To extend the life of your PC and keep it running in the best condition possible –
here are 10 Tips For a Healthy PC.
Left Click the Start Button ~ Programs ~ Accessories ~ System Tools ~ Disk Clean Up
You will want to perform this utility on all of your PCs internal hard drive at least once every two
weeks.
5. Disk Defragmentation
Perform a disk Defragmentation on a monthly basis. This utility is a process that eliminates
fragmentation in system files. It does this by physically reorganizing the content of the hard drive
in order to place the files closer together and creates larger spaces for future information to be
saved. Many anti-virus software suites include a Defragmentation program. If yours includes this
software, just follow the directions for hard drive defragmentation. If not, access your Windows
operating system disk defragmenter by using the following path.
Left Click the Start Button ~ Programs ~ Accessories ~ System Tools ~ Disk Defragmenter
6. Antivirus Software
Antivirus software programs attempt to identify, quarantine and delete malicious software and
computer viruses. Unfortunately, many people don’t use this software, don’t update the
antivirus definitions or don’t have an antivirus software program installed on their PC.
First, ensure you have an antivirus program installed on your PC. Some of the most common and
popular antivirus programs are Symantec’s Norton Antivirus, Computer Associates’
Internet Security Suite and Kaspersky Internet Security. You must perform a definitions update to
the software at least once a week and scan your PC at least once a week. Many antivirus software
programs will allow you to set a schedule so that the software automatically scans at a designated
day and time.
8. Leave Your PC On
Starting your PC is one of the most stressful things you can do to your PC’s components. If you
choose not to leave your PC on all the time, you can simply set Windows’ Power Management
to hibernate rather than shut down.