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Mitz's computer maintenance checklist Everything you need to know on how to keep your computer running smoothly. Well not absolutely everything, but nearly! If you follow this maintenance checklist you will be sure to have a happy computer. 

 

How to open a computer case safely Everyone needs to know how to open their computer case safely. Don't just rush in and do it without finding out how to do it safely in your own home. 

 

How to clean inside your computer safely  Most computers are in desperate need of TLC on the inside. Not only can they overheat and shutdown from dust build up, but they can also simply blow up.

 

 

How to organize computer files and create new folders in Windows Vista (video)

 

Start your programs automatically Create a Batch File to do it for you

 

Backup your registry file Do this before you change anything

 

Check your Hard drive How to scan your hard drive for errors

 

What to Backup A list of files you should backup from your computer

 

Shutdown faster How to make Windows 2000 and XP shutdown faster

 

How to Create Backups Using windows XP Pro. You can make backups of your entire file system or just choose a particular file to backup. This feature is built into Windows XP PRO and Windows Vista.

 

Defrag How to use The Disk Defragmenter on your computer

 

Watch a movie tutorial on how to defrag and clean up your computer

 

Program Files How to change the default install directory

 

Remove Programs Get rid of unwanted programs safely. This is the correct way to uninstall a program from your computer.

 

Clean Your LCD Screen How To Do It Properly

 

Remove Dust From your Computer Power Supply

 

Backup your files and data Which storage devices are available

 

Format your spare hard drive Format your hard drive in Windows XP

 

Speed up your computer 15 steps to

 

Windows Registry Why you need to clean it

 

Startup Programs stop them from making your startup slow

 

Hide files on your computer

 

Upgrade Memory Install extra ram into your computer

 

Organize your Computer Why is it important and how to do it

 

Disable programs from starting with msconfig

 

How to delete folder items from the recently viewed list in the start menu

 

How to clear and delete the run box history list that pops up

 

How to export or copy a task from task scheduler in Windows