Backing Up Files; Scheduling Maintenance Tasks - Gateway E-1500 User Manual

CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer

Backing up files

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Scheduling maintenance tasks

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Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new
files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information
if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files.
You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD (if you have a
recordable drive) or to diskettes (if you have a diskette drive). Use a backup
device, such as a recordable drive or Zip drive, to do a complete hard drive
backup. For more information, see
page 86.
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task
Check for viruses
Update Windows XP
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
"Using advanced multimedia features" on
Monthly When needed
X X
X X
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X
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