Keeping your system in top shape is not all that hard and with some simple PC tune-up tips, you can keep your system working great for years to come:
Run all of the following applications weekly:
Windows Programs:
• Disk Check - This program will scan your hard drive for errors in the file system and fix them for you.
• Disk Clean-Up - This program will go through your hard drive and remove useless files that are taking up too much space.
• Disk Defrag - This program will re-organize your hard drive so it is able to access your files faster.
Download these programs (for free):
• AdAware, SpyBot, Malwarebyte’s Malware Removal - These programs all remove malicious programs bent on destroying your computer.
• Antivirus Programs - These programs help prevent and remove viruses from your computer. There are a lot of free Antivirus programs available such as Avast and AVP.
• Zone Alarm Firewall - This program prevents unwanted access to and from your computer and will keep your system safe from hackers.
Now, most of these programs have features that allow you to scan your computer for just about every possible problem you can imagine.
Here are some other tips you can do on your own:
• Delete installers you no longer need to save space
• Clean up the Internet cache for your browser
• Set all of your chat programs to not start with windows
• Uninstall programs you no longer use
• Keep your anti virus programs up to date
• Use Windows Update weekly
Lastly, once every month, check for updated drivers for the hardware in your system so they stay up to date and are a functional as they can be.
If you go along with the free programs listed here and those simple tips, your computer will be in great shape for years and years to come.