Healthy PC

Although your computer is just a collection of metal, solder, silicone, plastic and a few other uninteresting materials, it needs looking after just like people do! There are tasks that you can perform to prevent your computer from slowing down, acting strangely or becoming so ill that it stops working altogether.

The following sections will explain what steps you can take to help prevent unwanted things happening.

General Maintenance – this section is full of things you can do regularly to help keep your computer running smoothly. It includes information on how to defragment, delete temporary files, and deal with viruses and spyware.

Create a System Restore Point - when things go wrong with your computer, the easiest way to fix it may be to use a program called System Restore. It won’t fix all problems, but when it does work it is very simple, quick and effective to use.

Backup - computers have parts that can go wrong and need to be replaced. This section tells you how to back up your computer in case your hard disk stops working - a backup a day keeps the doctor away!

Windows update and Microsoft update - Windows update and Microsoft update are Microsoft web sites that allow you to update Windows and other software, and keep it current.

Viruses - as the name suggests, these can infect your computer and cause all sorts of problems. Check out some of the ways of preventing them from striking.

Spyware and Malware - It's always good to share, but not when it comes to sharing information on your computer with strangers, or having information forced on you, as is the case with irritating pop-up advertisements on some web pages. Here are some handy tips on getting rid of this annoying nuisance.