S
AFE COMPUTING
To make the most of your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly
for a long time, you should use the programs below and regularly
perform the actions described in this guide.
Maintenance
Recommended maintenance tasks
There are several tasks you should perform periodically (about once
per month) to ensure your computer stays in good health:
Error checking
Check Disk
Using the
unreliable and information getting lost. It checks and repairs two
types of errors:
• file system errors, such as fragmented files that were not deleted
and files with invalid sizes or dates;
• physical errors, which may occur on your hard disk as it wears out
over time.
1. Click on Start
and select Properties.
2. Click on Tools and Check Now in the
H
E L P D E S K
tool regularly prevents your system from getting
> Computer. Right-click on the Gateway (C:) icon
Error-checking
section.
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