HP CQ5802, 120-1000z, 120-1031, 120-1150xt, 120-1134 Maintenance tasks, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly

Software Cleanup

Using Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools removes

junk files and temporary files that accumulate and slow down

your system. Also, check for programs you no longer need and

uninstall them.

Defragmentation

Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your hard disk in good

condition, as well as improves system performance. Frequently

performing this task does not harm your system.

Virus Scan

Performing a full virus scan every week can catch anything that

may 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

Using Windows Updates can 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.

Hard Disk Diagnostic

Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand,

saving you a lot of surprises in the future.

Yearly

System Recovery

In time, your system may still get bogged down, depending on

the usage of the computer. Use System Recovery to wipe your

Windows operating system installation clean, restoring it to the

original configuration when you first powered up your system.

Remember to make a backup first! Before proceeding with a

recovery, see “System Recovery” on page 50 for further details.