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Ten Steps to Trouble-Free Computing 

• *ALWAYS USE A GROUNDING STRAP IF U PLAN TO WORK INSIDE THE COMPUTER'S CASE!! FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOU OR THE COMPUTERS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS!!!
  
  
• Know Your System - The first step you need to perform is to take an inventory of your computer system.
  
  
• Make an Emergency Boot Disk - If your computer develops a problem that keeps it from accessing your hard disk, you need some other way to boot your system. The answer is an emergency boot disk.
  
  
• Tuneup Your Hard Disk Regularly - Running disk defragmentation and ScanDisk utilities will improve the performance of your system.
  
  
• Store With a Plan - In addition to organizing your files, at least every two months you should delete files you no longer need. A disk filled to within 5 percent of capacity is more prone to errors and a lot slower than one that is not so chock-full.
  
  
• Backup Your Data - Backing up your files simply means making a copy of them so that if the original is lost or damaged, you can use the copy. You can back up your hard disk to floppies, to a Zip disk, to a tape drive, or to any other media like USB Flash Drives.
  
  
• Keep Viruses at Bay - Virus protection software works at many levels. It can scan every disk you put into your computer and check every program for a hidden virus -- before you run the program.
  
  
• Stick with the Program - Once you've installed a program on a Windows system, don't rename the program's directories or move its files from one place to another on your hard disk.
  
  
• Keep Up-to-Date - Software drivers let your applications talk to important peripherals. It's a good idea to check with your computer's manufacturer at least four times a year for the latest updates. You should keep your Windows based computer up-to-date via the Windows Update Service on the web.
  
  
• Keep It Clean - At least once a year, unplug your computer, open the case, and blow out the dust. DO NOT wipe it with a rag; use an aerosol can of compressed air. Your mouse and keyboard will also require occasional cleaning.
  
  
• Shut Down Gracefully - Windows 95/98/ME/XP, Windows 3.1, and the Mac OS all provide a menu-driven method to shut down your computer. Don't ignore these methods. Turning off power to your system while it is still running can be a disaster. Give your system the time it needs to flush caches, close files, and save configuration information before you pull the plug.
  
  

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