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7 Habits
Name: Naveen SihagCourse:B.Tech
Common Problems
Slow Performance Unable to Print Unable to Get Online Unable to Find/Launch Programs Unfamiliar Home Page/Search Engine Slow Startup/Shutdown I Can’t ________ Anymore
7 Habits
1. Use a Firewall2. Backup Your Files3. Install Windows Updates4. Remove/Prevent Viruses5. Remove/Prevent Spyware6. Keep Your Computer Clean7. Defragment Your Hard Drive8. Bonus: Secret 8th Habit
1: Use a Firewall What
Software that prevents unauthorized access to your computer.
Built into Windows. How
Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > “On”
Frequency Once
(but check in on it)
2: Backup Your Files What
Hard Drives have 100% failure rate. Photos, photos, photos.
How Online Backup – secure, safe, reliable, cheap
carbonite.com, xdrive.com, allmydata.com, mozy.com
Otherwise Copy to CD/DVD’s Avoid “Backup/Restore” programs – iffy at best.
Frequency Install Once
Check on it weekly
3: Install Windows Updates What Windows requires updates to stay healthy Not always “Automatic”
How Start > All Programs > Windows Update
Or try www.update.microsoft.com Choose “Express”, wait for results Select everything, restart when prompted Repeat
Frequency Weekly
4: Remove/Prevent Viruses What
Internet Connectivity + People = Slow Computer Internet Connectivity + Children = Very Slow
Computer How
Install Anti-Virus Program windowsonecare.com, symantec.com, mcafee.com
Keep Anti-Virus Program Updated Only as good as latest “signature”
Frequency Install Once
Check for updates Weekly
5: Remove/Prevent Spyware What
Unwanted, invisible rogue software that changes the behavior of your computer
Symptoms: Unfamiliar homepages, slow performance, pop-
ups, strange browser toolbars How
If not addressed by WindowsOneCare, Norton, etc. Install Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com) Download latest “definitions” Scan your system Remove what the scan finds
Frequency Weekly
6: Keep Your Computer Clean What
Bits & Pieces of unused programs, websites, etc. that remain on your computer and slow it down
How Download CCLEANER
www.ccleaner.com Install (de-select Yahoo toolbar) Cleaner, Issues, Tools Check what runs at System Startup
Frequency Weekly (Check for updates)
7: Defragment Your Hard Drive What
Hard Drives – like all of us - are busy and become fragmented (used & un-used space become entangled over time)
A Fragmented Drive Slows Performance How
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
Choose “Defragment”
Frequency Monthly (or more)
8: Bonus Habit 1. Update Your Computer’s Hardware
What Your computer is a collection of parts that interact
with each other via “drivers”, “firmware”, “BIOS” etc.
Display Drivers, Sound Cards, Printers, Monitor, etc. How
dell.com, sony.com, hp.com, gateway.com, etc. Search for Downloads specific to your system
Have the site determine your system # if unsure Compare dates of available downloads with your
system – download individually and check performance
Frequency Monthly
Questions?
Thank You