Student Guide for Personal Computer Maintenance

Student Guide for Personal Computer Maintenance

1. Disk Defragmenter

   • To run Disk Defragmenter, click on Start I All Programs I Accessories I System Tools IN Disk Defragmenter.

2. McAfee VirusScan Enterprise

   • when installed it is configured to use the detection definitions that were packaged with the product and provide general security for its environment.

3. Updating Microsoft Windows

   • Running Windows Updates

4. Maintaining the Hard Drive

   • Disk Cleanup

5. Maintaining your Notebook Computer

   • the lack of maintenance of the computers can lead to the system to become slow and to fail or not to open some programs

6. Maintaining the Battery

   • Most laptop batteries will last at least four hours when fully charged. If not maintained, however, the battery will require charging more frequently. Following are tips for properly maintaining your battery for maximum performance.
     • Use the battery as your power source until the low battery warning emerges Using your laptop with the AC adapter plugged into an electrical outlet will overcharge the battery. Overcharging decreases the life of the battery. Eventually the battery will be unable to hold a charge and will require a replacement. Condition the battery for maximum performance

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