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Table of Contents
Maintenance
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1
Creating Data Backup Discs
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1
Creating System Recovery Disks
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1
Security Updates
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1
Reviewing Programs that Run Automatically at Startup
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1
Keeping the Computer Free of Dust and Dirt
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2
Cleaning the computer and monitor
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2
Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside computer
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3
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse
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3
Running the Disk Cleanup Program
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3
Manual disk cleanup
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3
Automatic disk cleanup
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4
Running the Disk Defragmenter Program
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4
Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors
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5
Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space
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5
Troubleshooting Computer Problems
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6
Audio
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6
CD and DVD Drives
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8
Video
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10
Display (Monitor)
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11
Hard Disk Drive
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12
Hardware Installation
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12
Internet Access
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14
Keyboard and Mouse
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16
Power
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19
Performance
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20
Miscellaneous
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21
Repairing Software Problems
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23
Restarting Your Computer
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23
Turning Off Your Computer
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23
Updating Drivers
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23