Caring for your computer
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task | Immediately | Monthly | When needed | See... |
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Create an emergency diskette | X |
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Check for viruses |
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Manage hard drive space |
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Clean up hard drives |
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Scan hard drive for errors |
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Defragment hard drive |
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Back up files |
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Clean computer case |
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Clean keyboard |
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Clean computer display |
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Clean mouse |
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