Tune Up Your Windows Computer

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