Archive for March 2nd, 2008
Computer Preventive Maintenance (Windows Vista)
Step #1: Use the Disk Cleanup utility
• Double-click My Computer, right-click the hard disk on which you want to free space, which is typically your Local Disk (C:)
• Click Properties, and then, on the General tab, click Disk Cleanup.
• When prompted, choose which files [...]
Vista-MSCONFIG Utility
System Configuration is an advanced tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. You can start Windows with common services and startup programs turned off and then turn them back on, one at a time. If a problem does not occur when a service is turned off, but does occur [...]
Vista-Program Removal
You can uninstall a program from your computer if you no longer use it or if you want to free up space on your hard disk. You can use Programs and Features to uninstall programs or to change the program’s configuration by adding or removing certain options.
1. Open Programs and Features by clicking the [...]
Vista-Disk Cleanup Utility
To free up space on your hard disk, Disk Cleanup finds and then removes temporary files on your computer that you decide you no longer need.
If you have more than one drive or partition on your computer, you will be prompted to choose which drive you want Disk Cleanup to clean.
• Open Disk Cleanup by [...]
Vista-Defrag Utility
Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer. Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data so your hard disk can work more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter runs on a schedule, but you can also defragment your hard disk manually.
1. Open Disk Defragmenter by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, [...]
Vista-Clearing IE 7.0 cache
Follow these steps to delete the files and information that Internet Explorer stores on your computer. This information includes the list of websites you have visited, cookies, information you’ve entered into web forms (for example, your name and address), website passwords, and other temporarily saved information. Your links and favorites will not be deleted.
1. [...]
Vista-CheckDisk Utility
Check your hard disk for errors
Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.
Which edition of Windows Vista am I using?
You can help solve some computer problems and improve the performance of your computer by making sure that your hard disk has no errors.
1. Open Computer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Computer.
2. [...]
Antimalware-MS Defender-Installation
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Antimalware-MS Defender Download
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Network-Tracert command
Tracert
Tracert determines the route taken to a destination by sending ICMP echo packets with varying time-to-live (TTL) values to the destination. Before forwarding a packet, each router along the path is required to decrement the TTL value on a packet by at least 1, so the TTL value is effectively a hop count. When the [...]
