How to Reduce Computer Problems

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: 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.
   
   Set-up the Anti Virus program to download and install updates automatically.
   
   Schedule periodic full system scans in the Anti Virus.
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   Step 2: Check the virus definitions date regularly and see whether it is up to date.

   ,, These patches can reduce many unknown computer problems. ,, 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. ,,,
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   Step 3: Set-up your PC to Download and install “Windows Updates” automatically.

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   Step 4: Windows updates include Operating System patches for bugs and PC security related issues.

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   Step 5: Install a good anti Spyware program to detect Spyware.

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   Step 6: Install a Personal Firewall.

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   Step 7: Uninstall unnecessary programs installed in your PC.

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   Step 8: Perform Scandisk periodically to check the Hard Drive.

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   Step 9: Delete temporary Internet files every month.

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