Notebook computers
need to be
maintained regularly.
Lack of maintenance
could lead to such
problems as:
1. Overall slowness to the system
2. Program may
crash and fail to
open
3. The computer will
require restarting
These are only a few of the
possible problems you will
experience of proper
maintenance is not
routinely performed
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Updating
Microsoft
Windows
Running Widows Updates
1. Click on Start, then All
Programs, and then finally
the Windows Update icon
at the top of the list.
2. Click on Check for Updates.
Windows will now check for all
available updates for your
computer.
3. If new updates are found, click on Install updates.
4. Windows will now download
and install all necessary
updates for your computer.
Give it some time to finish.
(This can take a while if
there are many updates).
5. After you have installed all
updates, perform a Windows
Update every 2 to 3 weeks to
keep your system up to date
and enable automatic updating.
Maintaining the Hard Drive
Disk Cleanup
To keep a PC running smoothly,
regular maintenance is critical.
Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmenter is
used to organize files
on the hard drive and
optimize free space,
improving the speed
and performance of
the computer.
Maintaining the Battery
NOTE: Most laptop batteries will
last at least four hours when fully
charged. If not maintained,
however, the battery will require
charging more frequently.