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Run disk cleanup to free up space on your hard drive.
Run Disk Defragmenter to reorganize your files so that they open faster.
You should defragment on a regular basis, weekly is best but monthly is acceptable, to keep your hard disk(s) properly optimized and always use the Full option. For best performance you should disable any screen saver or other automated software you may have running such as an anti-virus program. Run a backup of your programs and files to prevent data loss and damage caused by disk failures, power outages, virus infections and other damaging events.
Update Your Desktop In Windows XP: -- Click Start > Control Panel -- Double click Display, then Desktop -- There are many choices under "Background". In Windows 98: -- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel -- Double click Display, then Background -- Check the scroll box under Wallpaper. If you have your own image or see an image on a web site and would like it to be on your desktop, right-click on the picture, and click Set as Wallpaper. If the image does not fill your entire desktop, look for Position in the Display Background area above. There, you can stretch, center or tile a wallpaper image. Software Patches Be sure to check often for software patches and updates, especially for web browsers, email programs and virus software. Good places to start are http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and www.updates.com. Remove Old Files Regularly delete old Temp files and unused programs, then empty your Recycle Bin. Sounds simple enough, but these steps are often neglected in computer maintenance. Along with your schedule for scanning and defragging you should have a regular schedule for removing old files and programs from your machine. Old programs that you haven't used in at least six months and don't plan on using again should be the first to go, but be sure to use the program's Uninstaller or Add/Remove in Control Panel to get rid of them. If you're unsure about any file or program, DON'T delete it. Clean Your Equipment Always turn your computer off and unplug it before cleaning it. If using a mouse with a roller or track ball, pick up the mouse and turn it over so the bottom faces up. Next, lightly press and rotate the plastic ring that circles the ball in a counter-clockwise direction to loosen. Remove the plastic ring and the ball will come out. Wash the ball with lukewarm water. While letting the ball air-dry, look in the cavity where the ball usually sits and clean it out as well. When finished, replace the ball and ring. To clean your keyboard, turn it upside-down and gently shake it back and forth to get rid of any debris. A can of compressed air does a great job of blowing out any junk that's caught between or under the keys. You can also use that can of compressed air to blow out all the accumulated dust and debris from the fan, motherboard and other internal components. With your computer turned off and unplugged, remove the access panel or outer casing, depending on the type of machine. Gently spray the compressed air to remove the dust and debris.
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