Chapter 6. Preventing Problems; Keeping Your Computer Current; Getting The Latest Device Drivers For Your Computer; Getting The Latest System Updates - Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 User Manual

Chapter 6. Preventing problems

This chapter provides information that can help you avoid common problems and keep your computer
running smoothly.

Keeping your computer current

In most cases, it is a good practice to have the most up-to-date operating system update patches, software
programs, and device drivers. This section provides information about how to get the latest updates for your
computer.

Getting the latest device drivers for your computer

Attention: Reinstalling device drivers will change the current configuration of your computer.
To get the latest device drivers for your computer, do one of the following:
• Download the device drivers that are preinstalled on your computer. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers.
• Use the Lenovo program or Windows Update. See "Getting the latest system updates" on page 41.
Note: The device drivers provided by Windows Update might not be tested by Lenovo. It is recommended
that you get device drivers from Lenovo.

Getting the latest system updates

To get the latest system updates for your computer, ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet
and do one of the following:
• Use one of the following Lenovo programs to get the system updates, such as device driver updates,
software updates, and BIOS updates:
– For Windows 7 or Windows 8.1: Use the System Update program.
– For Windows 10: Use the Lenovo Companion program.
To open the System Update or Lenovo Companion program, see "Accessing a program on your computer"
on page 12. For more information about using the program, refer to the help system of the program.
• Use Windows Update to get the system updates, such as security fixes, new versions of Windows
components, and device driver updates.
1. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
– For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel. View
Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click Windows Update.
– For Windows 8.1: Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to
display the charms. Then, click Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙
Windows Update.
– For Windows 10: Click the Start button to open the Start menu. Then, click Settings ➙ Update &
security ➙ Windows Update.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Cleaning and maintenance

With appropriate care and maintenance your computer will serve you reliably. The following topics offer
information to help you keep your computer in top working order.
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