Hello..

[guest11]

I wanted to how do i maintain my computer, because i get so many slow speeds and so many problems with my pc and the problems. I want to know how do i make my computer faster and how do i make my internet faster. I dont know much about computers so please keep it simple, thank you.

[desixraja]

Quick Maintenance tips
Disk Cleanup: (one every other day)
Start -> programs -> accessories -> System tools -> Disk cleanup

Disk defragmenter: (Once a month)
Start -> programs -> accessories -> System tools -> Disk Defragmenter

Internet Explorer: (after 5 hours of internet use)
Tools-> Internet Options:
Click on “Delete Files” click “Yes” to pop up.
Click on “Delete Cookies” click “Yes” to pop up.
Click on “Clear History” click “Yes” to pop up.

Disk Scan: (only if Defragmenter did not work)
XP:
My computer-> Right click on C:-> click on properties -> Under Tabs, click on Check now.
Others:
Start -> programs -> accessories -> System tools ->Scan Disk


Quick guide to make your computer safer and faster

Spyware removal:
Spybot
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-6-1
Adware
http://www.download.com/Ad-aware/3000-8022-10214379.html?tag=lst-6-1

Check your computer for problems:
http://pcpitstop.com/

Popular software
http://www.550access.com/support_popularsoftware.asp
View Different Virus scanners.