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Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Do you know when you last performed
maintenance on your computer?
Do you know how to clean-up
your computer?
Computer maintenance -- performing
certain tasks on a regular basis -- is essential to
keep your computer running at its best. If you have a
computer that is misbehaving or has slowed down over time,
you probably need computer service.
Computer
maintenance should begin when you first set up your
computer. Computer setup involves configuring your
workspace, plugging in and installing drivers for all
peripheral devices, (printers, scanners, cameras, etc.), and installing
any other purchased software.
Once your
computer is up and
running, you should keep track of the programs that
are installed in order to optimize your computer's
performance.
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If a program is no
longer needed it should be uninstalled. You can always reinstall it,
if you find you need it.
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If a newer version
of the program is to be installed, uninstall the old version
first to save disk space.
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If your hard drive
has less than 20% of its space available, you may want to
either get a larger hard drive or install another hard
drive. Windows likes lots of free space on your hard
drive(s).
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If your computer is more
than three years old, consider adding additional RAM memory
to improve performance.
If you need help
setting up a new computer or in maintaining your current one,
just give us a call. We are always ready to lend a
hand.
Our Routine Maintenance Tasks Include:
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Backing up
system and data files
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Updating virus
definitions
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Running virus
checker
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Running scan
disk
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Checking for
operating system updates
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Checking for
program updates
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Archiving
old/unused files
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Deleting
unwanted programs
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Running disk
defragmenter
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Bench testing
for performance and reliability
Remote
Support:
Carst
Consulting can access your computer through your broadband
Internet connection. You can simply call for
support and we'll walk you through the necessary steps to connect.
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