Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP,
Vista and 7
In order to keep your computer at its optimum level,
CyberGuru recommends you follow the following set of computer
house-keeping duties. Depending on your type and use of your computer,
these may be more or less important than what is stated here.
Daily
Virus Scanning
Making sure your computer is free of
viruses must not be under estimated. Make sure your virus checker is set
to automatically virus check any files that come in contact with your
computer, including email and chat files.
Backups
Depending on the type of work you do,
daily backups could “save your bacon” at some stage in your computer’s
lifetime. How often you need to work with important files depends on how
often you need to back up. Remember: it’s better to be safe than sorry!
HOW-TO GUIDE AVAILABLE.
Spyware and Malware Scanning
Malicious Mobile Code, such as spyware
and malware, can significantly affect your computer’s performance and put
you at risk of your data being sent out to unauthorised users. HOW-TO
GUIDE AVAILABLE.
Weekly
Automatic Virus Scanning
Ensure your computer is set up to do
an automatically virus scan during the week. This is best done when the
computer is not in use. Norton AntiVirus automatically scans each Friday
night at 8:00. Make sure your computer is left on during this time.
Windows Update
Microsoft’s Windows Update website can
notify, download and install for you important updates for your computer.
We recommend that weekly you visit the Windows Update website to make sure
you have all the critical updates installed for your computer. If this is
your work computer, please check with your system administrator that this
is okay to do so first. HOW-TO GUIDE AVAILABLE.
Monthly
Disk Cleanup
Run Disk Cleanup and it will clear
your computer from downloaded program files, temporary files (internet and
others) and other assorted files.
HOW-TO GUIDE AVAILABLE.
Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmenter reorganises the
files using the usage patterns of your programs and files on your computer
to improve its efficiency. Running it regularly enables you to keep your
computer running in top condition. HOW-TO GUIDE AVAILABLE.
Half-Yearly/Yearly
PC Cleaning
If you confident, open the case and
clear the dust away from the innards of your computer. However, this is
not for the amateur. If you feel this is beyond you, leave this step.
Visit from CyberGuru
Once or twice a year, we recommend
that CyberGuru visits to ensure your computer is working and running
properly. We can solve practically any problem and are able to assist with
any aspect of your computer that you may have.
