Setting up a maintenance
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular
maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task
Check for viruses
Run Windows Update
Manage hard drive
space
Clean up hard drives
Scan hard drive for
errors
Defragment hard drive
Back up files
Clean computer case and
peripheral devices
Caring for your computer
To extend the life of your computer:
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Weekly
Monthly
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
When
needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X