Setting up a maintenance
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance
schedule.
Maintenance task
Create system recovery
discs
Check for viruses
Run Windows Update
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
Creating system recovery discs
You should create your system recovery discs as soon as
possible. For instructions, see
page
58
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93.
Weekly
Monthly
As soon as possible
(one time only)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
"Creating recovery discs" on
When
needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X