For Windows 7 Users:
There are four tasks that you need to run periodically in order to keep your computer running smoothly:
Check Disk |
Every month |
Disk Cleanup |
Every month |
Backup |
As often as is practical |
Automatic Updates |
Check once a week to make sure automatic updates are turned on and that Windows is up to date. |
For Windows Vista Users:
There are five tasks that you need to run periodically in order to keep your computer running smoothly:
Check Disk |
Every month |
Disk Defragmenter |
Every month |
Disk Cleanup |
Every month |
Backup |
As often as is practical |
Automatic Updates |
Check once a week to make sure automatic updates are turned on and that Windows is up to date. |
For Windows XP and Windows 2000 Users:
Check Disk |
Every week or two |
Disk Defragmenter |
Every month |
Disk Cleanup |
Every month |
Backup |
As often as is practical |
Automatic Updates |
Check once a week to make sure automatic updates are turned on and that Windows is up to date. |
For Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME Users:
Scandisk |
Every week or two |
Disk Defragmenter |
Every month |
Disk Cleanup |
Every month |
Backup |
As often as is practical |