Guide To General PC Performance Tips 

Many people think that buying an expensive PC is enough to relax for a lifetime. But it is not true! You have to spend a little time taking care of your PC so that your PC will reward you a reliable service for a lifetime. The following PC maintenance tips will help you to keep your PC fine and fit.

PC maintenance tips 

• Keep your machine clean

As you know very well cleanliness is next to godliness. This rule applies to machine too. Regularly clean your system. Use mild screen-cleaning solution for the monitor. Clean the keyboard and interior of CPU with a blower or a vacuum cleaner. Kindly take care to switch off the power before cleaning them.

• Clean Windows temporary files and XP restore points

Keep habit to clean Windows temporary files and XP Restore Points. If you are using a Windows XP machine the files are located in

"C:\windows\temp or

C:\winnt\temp."

Delete User Temp files from the location

"C:\documents and settings\username\local settings\temp."

Delete as much trash as possible from this folder to increase the space and efficiency of your system's hard drive. Click here for details on how to remove restore points.

• Always keep recycle bin empty

Don't waste the hard drive space for a trash. Empty the Recycle Bin. Don't store junk files in the Recycle Bin. Your system will be faster if it has maximum free space. Always keep it clean.

• Delete temporary files before scanning

Whenever you defragment or scan a hard drive for errors, delete all temporary files before defragmenting. You will need less time for defragmenting or scanning a hard drive.

• Delete cache files to increase download speed

Regularly check Internet explorer's history and cache files. Delete the cache files and clear the history files. Deleting the cache files helps to speed up the download. As there is more space available to store the temporary files.

• Delete files that begin with a tilde (~)

When cleaning the system of garbage files, you might also like to check for any files beginning with a tilde (~). Delete files that begin with a tilde (~).

• Delete old .zip files

After unzipping files users leave the zipped file on their computer. If you don't need it, delete it. You can save it on CDR or CD-RW disc.

• Update your OS and applications using latest service packs or updates

Always be in search of latest updates to protect your system from future problems. If you have Windows operating system then you can rely on "Windows Updates" tool in your Internet Explorer program. Always update your computer with latest available patch.

• Regularly update drivers

Always be sure that you've installed the latest drivers for devices such as modems, sound cards, video cards, printers etc. Go to the manufacturer's site to get the latest Drivers. Do not delete old driver install files before confirming that new driver files are ok. Take back up on a CDR for future use. If you have Windows XP operating system click here for more details on Windows XP Driver Updates.

• Keep the windows boot disk handy

If you want to protect your computer having Windows XP home operating system you must create a new Restore Point. In case of hard disk problem, keep the windows boot disk handy.

• Change your system passwords

It is recommended to change your system passwords very often to protect your system from hacking. Use complicated password with combination of letters, numbers and special characters.

• Update your Antivirus program.

Regularly update your antivirus program. The virus programmers spread hundreds of viruses on the Internet. You must regularly update your antivirus program for latest virus signatures. You can avail free trial offer of The Shield 2004 Professional Antivirus and PC Bug Doctor by clicking here.

• Remember to backup your Data

Backup is necessary when your system crashes. Spend some time to take a backup since you will have to reinstall a new Operating system incase of hardware failure.

• Remove Spyware, Trojan horse and malicious programs immediately

As soon as you suspect any infection such as Spyware and Trojan horse, immediately remove it using reputed antivirus program. Click here to read more about Securybanks Phishing Trojan.

• Install Firewall

You must install a firewall to protect your system from hackers, Trojans, worms, and spyware. Firewall is must for every computer connected with the Internet. For more details click here to read article on Securybanks Phishing Trojan.

I hope that the above article on PC maintenance tips will help you to keep your system running smoothly.

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