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Using Disk Cleanup Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. From the Start screen, type disk, and then select one of the following: ● Free up disk space on this PC ● Uninstall apps to free up disk space ● Free up disk space by deleting uncessary files 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your equipment. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available. If you would like to update your programs and drivers, follow these instructions: 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. -orFrom the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Cleaning your computer Use the following products to safely clean your computer: ● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example, disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands) ● Alcohol-free glass-cleaning fluid ● Solution of water and mild soap ● Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil) ● Static-free cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer. If you are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer, check the product contents to make sure that ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the product. Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches. 36 Chapter 7 Maintaining your computer

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Using Disk Cleanup
Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up
disk space and help the computer run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.
From the Start screen, type
disk
, and then select one of the following:
●
Free up disk space on this PC
●
Uninstall apps to free up disk space
●
Free up disk space by deleting uncessary files
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating programs and drivers
HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis. Updates can resolve
issues and bring new features and options to your computer. For example, older graphics
components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you
would not be getting the most out of your equipment.
Go to
support
to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In
addition, register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available.
If you would like to update your programs and drivers, follow these instructions:
1.
From the Start screen, type
support
, and then select the
HP Support Assistant
app.
-or-
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
2.
Click
Updates and tune-ups
, and then click
Check for HP updates now
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cleaning your computer
Use the following products to safely clean your computer:
●
Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example,
disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands)
●
Alcohol-free glass-cleaning fluid
●
Solution of water and mild soap
●
Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)
●
Static-free cloth wipes
CAUTION:
Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer. If you are
not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer, check the product contents to make sure
that ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons
are not included in the product.
Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. Over time, dirt particles and
cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.
36
Chapter 7
Maintaining your computer