It's nothing to write home about and you don't have to be a computer technician to keep your PC in good shape. Anyone who uses a computer can follow these simple tips and greatly reduce the problems that the PC can have.
Steps
Step 1. Use a good antivirus program
This is the most important part of maintenance.
- Configure the program to download and install the installations automatically. If you don't have an internet connection, try to get the updates from the nearest internet.
Do Computer Maintenance and Reduce Computer Problems Step 1Bullet1 - Schedule periodic scans of your system.
Do Computer Maintenance and Reduce Computer Problems Step 1Bullet2 - Check if your antivirus virus database has the latest updates.
Do Computer Maintenance and Reduce Computer Problems Step 1Bullet3
Step 2. Set up your computer so that your PC will download and install Windows updates automatically
Installing these patches can greatly reduce problems on your computer.
Step 3. Install anti-spyware tools
Step 4. Install a personal firewall
Most of today's antivirus come with a built-in firewall. This firewall is a program that will control the inputs and outputs of your PC over the internet.
Step 5. Do not download or install unknown programs from the Internet
This is the biggest mistake a user can make, this software can damage your computer.
Step 6. Uninstall all those programs that are unnecessary
Step 7. Be careful when downloading music from the internet
Always try to get a trustworthy website and not part with it.
Step 8. Use Scandisk on your hard drives periodically
Step 9. Delete all temporary internet files
To do this automatically in IE6, go to Tools / Internet Options / Advanced. Find the item "Empty temporary files when closing the browser" and mark it.
Step 10. Try not to use Internet Explorer
The continuous security flaws that this browser has makes it a potential target for much of the spyware that exists on the network. Instead you can use Firefox by downloading it from
Step 11. Visit java.com for the latest on Java
Advice
- Understand that the Internet is an open door to spyware and many other kinds of bugs that can infect your PC.
- Spend a little time trying to understand how your computer works. This will save you money because you will not have to call the technician for the slightest thing.
Warnings
- If you get into a situation where you don't know what to do, stop. Well, it is likely that you will deconfigure your computer. Search forums if someone has had a similar problem or raise yours with as much information as possible to make it easier to help you.
- There is Spyware that comes disguised as antispyware, be very careful choosing it. Visit your preferred page or forum and ask which one they use and try to get it.