Tune Up Your Windows Computer

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Dec,20

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Info:

Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Length: 25 Minute
Tracks:

Security / Data Integrity
Computer Repair
Prerequisites:

Familiarity with the Windows Operating System
Purpose of Class:

This class teaches students the concepts behind tuning up their Windows computers.

Topics Covered:

Uninstalling crapware
Cleaning up start up programs
Updating your software
Defragmenting your hard drive
Cleaning out dust and dirt from your computer
Class Notes:

Introduction
Mac’s don’t need tune-ups
If in doubt don’t do it!
If you know you have a virus just reinstall the system.
Uninstall Crapware
Crapware — the random software that gets installed on your computer that you have no use for.
Uninstall Toolbars
Clean Out Startup Files
CCleaner — is a great tool to use to help clean up your computer (www.CCleaner.com)
Startup Folder — delete files in the startup folder
Registry — contains settings that start programs when the computer starts up
Don’t Delete Printer or Antivirus Software
Clean Registry –Use CCleaner to clean the registry
windows registry has no inbuilt way to clean itself.
Updates
Install Microsoft Update — Microsoft Update allows you to update other Microsoft Programs
Run Windows Update
Run Other Updates
Adobe
Word Perfect / Office Suites
Install Malware Software
Microsoft Defender
Free Antimalware software is better than pay for versions
Install Antivirus Software
Make sure other antivirus software is uninstalled first.
Free AVG or AVAST
Don’t use other free products
Defragment Hard Drive
Defraggler — Use Defraggler to defragment you hard drive (www.Defraggler.com)
Hardware Minimum
Windows XP 1 GB
Windows Vista 2 GB RAM
Windows 7 2 GB RAM

Duration : 0:26:28


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8 Responses to “Tune Up Your Windows Computer”

  1. ligerman30, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    There is a disk …
    There is a disk defragmenter built into windows. It’s accessible though the control panel. 

  2. just1fix2004, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    lol when I started …
    lol when I started fixing my comp i didnt know ,just experimented. needless to say I through it down the stairs and watched it explode. for sure format C: is the only way to go, and don’t save anything important on your computer. I usally do it every second month and would recommend people learn how to do it.

  3. icguilty, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    all computers need …
    all computers need to tuneup. all sw. u dnt need tell lies to the people. isnt windows the problems. the problem is the sw n user. any sw o operating system need to tune up. but not with third parties sw. never user third parties sw to tuneup any os.

  4. xerfoify, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    Sorry to bug you …
    Sorry to bug you but can you do a video on file systems and programming then as it really interests me. Also if you can do a video on installing Gentoo or Arch linux that would be great.

  5. tank2509, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    Thank you, this …
    Thank you, this was very helpful.

  6. elithecomputerguy, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    @amraag2010 Avira …
    @amraag2010 Avira isn’t on anyones “best of” list… If you want free AVG or AVAST! will do you well. I personally like Microsoft Security Essentials.

    Tune Up Utilities that you pay for are usually scams.  I like CCleaner for basic Registry cleaning and such…

  7. amraag2010, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    What about Avira …
    What about Avira free antivirus? does it have any problems?
    Also, what do you think about “Tune up utilities”? some say it’s good. Others say it causes registery problems.

  8. amraag2010, on December 20th, 2011 at 11:03 am Said:

    What about Avira …
    What about Avira free antivirus? does it have any problems?

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