Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task
Create an emergency diskette
Check for viruses
Manage hard drive space
Clean up hard drives
Scan hard drive for errors
Defragment hard drive
Back up files
Clean computer case
Clean keyboard
Clean computer screen
Clean mouse
Immediately
Monthly
after purchase
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Caring for your computer
When needed
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X
page 70
X
page 73
X
page 74
X
page 75
X
page 77
X
page 79
X
page 81
X
page 82
X
page 82
X
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