Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task
Check for viruses
Manage hard drive space
Clean up hard drives
Scan hard drive for errors
Defragment hard drive
Back up files
Clean computer case
Clean keyboard
Clean computer screen
Clean mouse
Immediately
Monthly
after purchase
X
X
X
X
X
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Caring for your computer
When needed
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X
page 164
X
page 167
X
page 168
X
page 169
X
page 171
X
page 173
X
page 175
X
page 176
X
page 176
X
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