F.A.Q.’s
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Back-up your stuff – What’s most important to you?
- Documents – Adobe (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.doc) Word Perfect (.wpd)
- Spreadsheets – Microsoft Excel (.xls), WordPerfect (.wps)
- Pictures – (.jpg), (.bmp), (.gif)Checkbook/accounting files – (.qif), (.mny), (.qbw), (.qbs)
- Music and Video – iTunes, (.avi), (.mp3), (.wma), (.mp4), (.ogg)
Burn/Copy these files to a CD or DVD for the safest backup and store off-site.
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Run CCleaner – run full Ccleaner scan and registry scan.
Check www.ccleaner.com for more information.
See the frequently asked questions (faq) for instructions.
Windows Updates – Install ‘High Priority’ updates
Verify ‘Automatic Updates’ are turned on in the Control Panel.
Install all ‘High Priority’ updates
Check www.update.microsoft.com for updates and full details.
See the frequently asked questions (faq) for instructions.
Virus Scanner – be sure to use and up-to-date virus scanner.
Download virus definition updates and run a full virus scan.
Use your virus scanner’s scheduling feature to ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ and automate updates and scans.
gcPCs.com recommends AVG Anti-Virus.
Click here to get AVG Anti-Virus.
See the frequently asked questions (faq) for instructions.
Disk Maintenance – Run Scan Disk and Disk Defragmenter monthly to speed-up the hard drive.
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