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Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Computer
Setting up a maintenance schedule
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
Recalibrate the notebook battery
Clean computer case and peripheral
devices
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When needed
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