HP p2-1317c Maintenance, Schedules and tasks, Keeping the computer free of dust, dirt, and heat

4 Maintenance

It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to ensure that it works at peak performance.

Schedules and tasks

Follow these instructions at the recommended intervals for proper maintenance.

Weekly	Software cleanup	Use Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools to remove junk files and
		temporary files that accumulate and slow down your system. Also, check for
		programs you no longer need and uninstall them.
	Defragmentation	Run Disk Defragmenter to keep your hard disk in good condition and improve
		system performance. Frequently performing this task does not harm your system.
	Virus scan	Perform a full virus scan every week to catch viruses that might have slipped
		through unnoticed. Most antivirus products have a scheduling feature to keep track
		of this automatically.
Monthly	Hardware cleanup	Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of your computer.
	Software updates	Use Windows Update to fix operating system bugs and improve performance.
		Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of
		your favorite programs.
	Windows Update	Run Windows Update monthly to install updates.
	Hard disk diagnostic	Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand by using Hard Disk
		Diagnostic.
Yearly	System Recovery	In time, your system might still get bogged down, depending on the computer
		usage. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system
		installation clean, restoring it to the original configuration when you first started
		your system. Make a backup of important data files before proceeding
		with a System Recovery. See System recovery on page 10 for further details.
As needed	Backing up your data	Use CD or DVD recording software that is installed on your computer to create (or
		“burn”) backup discs of important information, including personal files, e-mail
		messages, and website bookmarks. You can also move data to an external hard
		disk drive.

Keeping the computer free of dust, dirt, and heat

Keeping your computer system free of dust, dirt, and heat will prolong its life. Dust, pet hair, and other particles can build up, creating a blanket effect; as a result, components can overheat, or, in the case of the keyboard and mouse, not work smoothly and effectively. Check your system once a month for visible signs of dust and debris, and clean it about once every three months. Visit www.hp.com/support for additional cleaning instructions.

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