HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5116 Quick Start Manual page 118

Your car needs it, people
need it, and so do
computers. Regular
preventative maintenance
helps you avoid common
computer problems.
Preventative maintenance
for your computer is easier
than you might think. You
don't need any special
tools or know-how. A few
basic procedures will help
keep your computer
operating at its best.
Basic preventative maintenance procedures include the
following:
Creating backups of your files
Deleting unwanted files
Optimizing your hard disk
Running VirusScan
Perform these preventative maintenance tasks at the intervals
recommended below, or more often if you use your computer a
lot.
Procedure
Backup Files (see note below)
Delete Unwanted Files
Optimize Your Hard Disk
Run Virus Scan
Note: For more critical files, you may want to back up more often.
Frequency
Monthly
As Needed
Monthly
As Needed