Updating Windows; Using Bigfix; Managing Hard Drive Space; Checking Hard Drive Space - Gateway MT6825 User Manual

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. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more
information, see
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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Managing hard drive space

Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary
files, defragment files, and back up files.

Checking hard drive space

To check hard drive space:
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CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
"Windows Update" on page
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.
Shortcut
Start Computer right-click drive
Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens.
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