Monthly Maintenance
Recommendations...
1. Perform a Disk Cleanup of your hard disk drive
Compressing is
usually not necessary, Uncheck Office Setup Files (All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools)
2. Delete Temporary Internet Browser Files and
Cookies
Set Security Tab
settings to Medium; to High for Restricted Sites; Delete all files in
c:\windows\temp
3. Update Antivirus Software and Perform a Complete
Scan
Run the Antivirus
Scan in Safe Mode (F8) if infection is suspected
4. Run/Verify Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office
Updates
Have your Office
CD-ROM ready, Set Windows to update automatically
5. Use
antispyware software if it’s not included with your antivirus.
Like Spybot: Now112
million downloads through http://www.download.com
alone; Install main files
only
6. Download a Antivirus Test File from
www.EICAR.com
Safely double-check
that your computer's antivirus software is working
7.
Run
www.Trendmicro.com's
"HouseCall"
complete scan
Use the
Java
interface & Safe Mode with Networking if you suspect virus
8. Check the Event Viewer from Control Panel's
Administrative Tools
Take Notes and
Research Stop Issues in System and Application Logs
9. Run the Disk Defragmenter from System Tools'
Accessories
Restart your PC when
complete, OK to run while you're working (All Programs>Accessories>System
Tools)
10. Backup your data as needed or ASAP, DO IT NOW!
Last but not least, take this advice very seriously, before it's too late!

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