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Maintenance Summary
THE PROBLEMS

A. Some problems that can cause a computer to slow down and/or malfunction are listed below along with tools to deal with the problems:

PROBLEMS

1.   Adware/Spyware
2.   Viruses
3.   Registry problems
4.   Too many temporary files
5.   Invasion from the Internet


6.   Unnecessary programs
7.   Too many applications start up
8.   File system errors
9.   Hard drive bad sectors
10. File fragmentation
11. Corruption of unknown origin
 TOOLS to FIX PROBLEMS
Tools to be downloaded
1.   Ad-Aware
2.   Avast! (or other antivirus)
3.   RegSupreme
4.   CleanUp!
5.   ZoneAlarm

Tools in Windows XP
6.   Add/Remove programs
7.   msconfig
8.   Check Now
9.   Check now
10. Defrag Now
11. System Restore

B. Problems that are a bit more difficult.
12. Microsoft Service Pack 2 issues
13. Hard drive failure

C. Problems that require "solutions of last resort".
14. Using the Restore CD
15. The "259 solution"

Most computers will respond to the "class A" solutions.

Overwhelmed Already?
Much of the above needs to be done only ONCE; for example, downloading and installing utilities. Some of the routines are done infrequently. Yes, first-time servicing is demanding. The good news is that once first-time servicing has been accomplished, routine follow-up maintenance is relatively easy and makes your computer a joy to use.

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