How to Do Basic PC Maintenance

Do Disk Defragment., Perform a Disk Cleanup., Remember to keep your Windows PC upgraded with Windows Update.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Do Disk Defragment.

    Disk Defragment is a tool that is built into almost all versions of Windows including Windows XP, Vista, and Windows
    7.

    Disk Defragment clears up and repairs broken files that clutter up your PC and slow it down.
  2. Step 2: Perform a Disk Cleanup.

    Disk Cleanup is a powerful built in program with almost all versions of Windows.

    Disk Cleanup deletes useless temporary files, cookies, and more. , Windows Update is a utility that is automatic on Windows Vista along with Windows 7 although on Windows XP you must visit the Microsoft homepage to update.
  3. Step 3: Remember to keep your Windows PC upgraded with Windows Update.

Detailed Guide

Disk Defragment is a tool that is built into almost all versions of Windows including Windows XP, Vista, and Windows
7.

Disk Defragment clears up and repairs broken files that clutter up your PC and slow it down.

Disk Cleanup is a powerful built in program with almost all versions of Windows.

Disk Cleanup deletes useless temporary files, cookies, and more. , Windows Update is a utility that is automatic on Windows Vista along with Windows 7 although on Windows XP you must visit the Microsoft homepage to update.

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