How to reduce Computer problems?
By Uthkusa Gamanayake
How
can I prevent Computer problems? This is a question that people have asked me
many times. The entire process of reducing Computer problems can be bundled
under the banner of Computer Preventive Maintenance.
It
is not rocket science and you don't have to be an IT professional to keep your
PC in a good shape. Any computer user can follow guidelines I have mentioned
below and can reduce their PC problems dramatically.
Use
this article as a computer maintenance tutorial.
So
what you should do as part of preventive maintenance?
Use
a good anti virus program. This is the most important piece of work in
preventive maintenance. Installing the anti virus program is not good
enough. You should do following as well.
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Set-up the program to download and
install updates automatically.
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Schedule periodic full system
scans.
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Check the virus definitions date
regularly and see whether it is up to date.
Set-up
your PC to Download and install "Windows Updates" automatically.
Windows updates include Operating System
patches for bugs and PC security related issues. These patches can reduce many
unknown computer problems.
Install
anti Spyware program to detect Spyware tools.
Install
a Personal Firewall. Most of the anti virus programs are bundled with a
Personal Firewalls these days. Personal firewall is a barrier between your
PC and the outside world. This can prevent your PC from hackers and Spyware
tools.
Do
not download and install unknown software from Internet. This is the biggest
mistake most of the PC users are doing. Some of this software can damage the
Windows registry, which cause lot of errors.
Uninstall
unnecessary programs installed in your PC.
Be
very careful when you download music from the Internet. Always stick to one
trustworthy web site.
Perform
Scandisk periodically to check the Hard Drive.
Delete
temporary Internet files.
Readers can find detailed information FREE
on above at www.preventiveguru.com
Most of above tasks can be done while you
are reading this article. So what are you waiting for? Start now.
About the Author
The author is the Webmaster of www.preventiveguru.com who has over 12 years of experience in computer maintenance and eBusiness solutions. www.preventiveguru.com contains Free DIY information on Computer troubleshooting, maintenance and ebusiness solutions. A self-help guide for non technical PC users. Anybody can use this article for commercial or non-commercial purposes as long as the content of the article is not amended and keep a hyperlink to www.preventiveguru.com
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