CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer
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Setting up a maintenance
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance
schedule.
Creating system recovery discs
You should create your system recovery discs as soon as
possible. For instructions, see “Preparing for software and
device driver recovery” on page 89.
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When
needed
Create system recovery
discs
As soon as possible
(one time only)
Check for viruses X X X
Run Windows Update X X
Manage hard drive space X
Clean up hard drives X X
Scan hard drive for errors X X
Defragment hard drive X X
Back up files X X X
Clean computer case and
peripheral devices
X
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