Gateway DX4200, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer
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Setting up a maintenance
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance
schedule.
Creating system recovery discs
You should create your system recovery discs as soon as
possible. For instructions, see
“Creating recovery discs” on
page 89 .
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When
needed
Create system recovery
discs As soon as possible
(one time only)
Check for viruses X X X
Run Windows Update X X
Manage hard drive space X
Clean up hard drives X X
Scan hard drive for errors X X
Defragment hard drive X X
Back up files X X X
Clean computer case and
peripheral devices X