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Helpdesk, Safe computing, Maintenance, Recommended maintenance tasks, Error checking, Check Disk

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HELPDESK SAFE COMPUTING To make the most of your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly for a long time, you should use the programs below and regularly perform the actions described in this guide. Maintenance Recommended maintenance tasks There are several tasks you should perform periodically (about once per month) to ensure your computer stays in good health: Error checking Using the Check Disk tool regularly prevents your system from getting unreliable and information getting lost. It checks and repairs two types of errors: • file system errors, such as fragmented files that were not deleted and files with invalid sizes or dates; • physical errors, which may occur on your hard disk as it wears out over time. 1. Click on Start > Computer. Right-click on the Gateway (C:) icon and select Properties. 2. Click on Tools and Check Now in the Error-checking section. Helpdesk - 71

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Helpdesk -
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H
ELPDESK
S
AFE
COMPUTING
To make the most of your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly
for a long time, you should use the programs below and regularly
perform the actions described in this guide.
Maintenance
Recommended maintenance tasks
There are several tasks you should perform periodically (about once
per month) to ensure your computer stays in good health:
Error checking
Using the
Check Disk
tool regularly prevents your system from getting
unreliable and information getting lost. It checks and repairs two
types of errors:
•
file system errors, such as fragmented files that were not deleted
and files with invalid sizes or dates;
•
physical errors, which may occur on your hard disk as it wears out
over time.
1. Click on
Start
>
Computer
. Right-click on the
Gateway (C:)
icon
and select
Properties
.
2. Click on
Tools
and
Check Now
in the
Error-checking
section.