Things to Do

Every Day...

• Update your virus and spyware definitions: Viruses spread within hours so keeping your antivirus software up-to-date is essential.
• Do an incremental backup: Making a copy of files that have changed since your last full backup is quick and easy.
• Reboot when programs crash: Failed applications can casue other programs to falter. Restart your system after every crash to clear it out.

Every Week...

• Perform a full virus and spyware scan: Find anything nasty hiding on your system by regularly scheduling a total scan.
• Do a complete backup: Better safe then sorry. A backup of all your data will help you recover if your drive fails.
• Run Windows Update: Get the latest patches from Microsoft to secure your system.
• Run a spyware-and-adware removal program: Quickly find and remove sneaky spyware.

Every Month...

• Update your programs: to make you apps more stable, check for vendors' software updates or visit a site such as VersionTracker.
• Check for nw drivers: Installing the latest drivers for your devices can help speed up and stabilize your PC.
• Use a cone-click utility-suite checkup program: A utility suite-on one CD, with one interface - can give your PC a through checkup.

Every Year...

• Clean out your PC case: Use a vacuum cleaner to carefully clear out the dust that collects in a case and can clog up the fans.
• Spring-clean Windows and your programs: If your PC seems sluggish and bloated, make a full backupand then use the restore CD to return the system to its original state.
• Conduct a full diagnostic check: A hardware-diagnostic program can test your equipment and track down faulty components before they fail completely.