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Computer
Tips
Question: Why should I
remove my temporary internet files
?
Answer: When you visit
websites "cookies" are placed on your computer. These
"cookies" help
websites
track what sites you have been to. By removing these files
periodically your viewing history is
erased.
Question: What does the disk
defragment utility do ? Why should I run it
?
Answer: When you save an
e-mail, picture or any other computer file your computer saves
it in the
first
available spot on your hard drive. As you use your computer
more and more files become
fragmented
(ie broken up). This microsoft provided utility groups
similar files together thus increasing the
efficiency
of your computers hard drive.
Question: What should I do for basic
Weekly maintenance ? Monthly ? Yearly
?
Answer: On a weekly basis you
should update your virus definitions.
These are the files that your anti-virus software uses
to find and remove new viruses. Anti-spyware updates
should be done at this time as well.
On a monthly
basis you should run the defrag utility.
On a yealy
basis the cover should be removed and compressed air should be
used to remove the "dust
bunnies that
have made a home in your computer
How to clear
Temporary Internet files Windows 98 and up to
XP
Please note that this procedure will remove ALL
HISTORY, COOKIES, and TEMPORARY FILES
from your computer. If you need further
clarification call 518-453-HELP for
assistance
- Start Internet
Explorer
- Click on the Pull
down Menu “TOOLS” and then “Internet Options”
- In the Temporary
Internet Files section (located in center of
screen)
- Click on
“Delete Cookies”
- Click on “OK”
to continue
- Click on
“Delete Files”
- Click on “OK”
to continue
- In the History
section (located in the bottom of the screen)
- Select number
of days to keep history of web pages visited
- Select Clear
History
- Click “YES”
to confirm web pages history
removal
- Upon completion of
these items click on “OK” to return to internet
explorer
How to Defrag
Windows (98 and up to
XP)
- Start / Programs /
Accessories / System Tools / Disk Defragmenter
- Select Hard
drive
- Select
settings
- Select Check box
to re-arrange program files
- Select Check box
to check drive for errors
- Select radio
button Everytime I defragment my hard drive
- Click on
OK
- Click on OK to
begin defrag process
How to Defrag
Windows XP (pro & home)
- Start / Programs /
Accessories / System Tools / Disk Defragmenter
- Select
DEFRAG
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