Setting Up A Maintenance Schedule; Updating Windows; Using Bigfix - Gateway 200E User Manual

Setting up a maintenance schedule

Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.

Updating Windows

Windows Update helps you keep your notebook up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose
updates for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to
the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook
and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you with a
tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your notebook.
For information on running Windows Update, see
can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information, see
Your Notebook" on page
Support. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press E

Using BigFix

BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information
about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever
BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click
on that icon to open BigFix.
To start BigFix:
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CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
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
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Help
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.
To learn more about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.
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needed
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