66 Learning the Basics
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❖Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis.
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe
place.
If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data
on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
❖Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to
conserve disk space and help your computer perform at
its optimal level. Consult your Windows® XP operating
system documentation for more information on these and
other utilities.
❖Always use the proper procedure to turn off the
computer. (See “Powering down the computer” on
page 84.)
The operating system records information, such as your
desktop setup, during its shut down procedure. If you do not
let the operating system shut down normally, details such as
new icon positions may be lost.
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