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Looking after Microsoft® Windows® XP
Microsoft® Windows® XP is a very complex and important
piece of software. It is known as the ‘Operating System’. In
order for a computer to function it needs both hardware and
an Operating System (OS).
Windows® XP controls your Advent computer. It allows your
hardware components to talk to each other, and controls
how your software and games work.
Because it plays such an important role in your computer, it
is important that you look after it. Just like taking your car
for a regular service.
There are a variety of ways to keep Windows® XP up to
date and running smoothly. These are covered in this section
of your manual and include:
• Microsoft® Windows® Update
• Microsoft® Windows® Service Packs
• Disk Cleanup Wizard
• Disk Defragmenter
Take a few moments to familiarise yourself with these
features of Windows® XP as it is important you use them
regularly.
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