Table of Contents
Maintenance | 1 |
Creating Data Backup Discs | 1 |
Creating System Recovery Disks | 1 |
Security Updates | 1 |
Reviewing Programs that Run Automatically at Startup | 1 |
Keeping the Computer Free of Dust and Dirt | 2 |
Cleaning the computer and monitor | 2 |
Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside computer | 3 |
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse | 3 |
Running the Disk Cleanup Program | 3 |
Manual disk cleanup | 3 |
Automatic disk cleanup | 4 |
Running the Disk Defragmenter Program | 4 |
Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors | 5 |
Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space | 5 |
Troubleshooting Computer Problems | 6 |
Audio | 6 |
CD and DVD Drives | 8 |
Video | 10 |
Display (Monitor) | 11 |
Hard Disk Drive | 12 |
Hardware Installation | 12 |
Internet Access | 14 |
Keyboard and Mouse | 16 |
Power | 19 |
Performance | 20 |
Miscellaneous | 21 |
Repairing Software Problems | 23 |
Restarting Your Computer | 23 |
Turning Off Your Computer | 23 |
Updating Drivers | 23 |
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