4Maintenance

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 the Windows cleaning tool 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.

 

 

 

 

Defragmenting and

Use the Windows tool to defragment and optimize your hard drive to keep your

 

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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.

 

 

 

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 8 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 http://www.hp.com/ go/contactHP for additional cleaning instructions.

Cleaning the computer and monitor

Follow these steps to clean the computer and monitor:

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