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Caring for your computer
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Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task Immediately
after purchase
Monthly When needed See...
Create an emergency diskette X page 54
Check for viruses X X page 56
Manage hard drive space X page 59
Clean up hard drives X X page 60
Scan hard drive for errors X X page 61
Defragment hard drive X X page 63
Back up files X X page 65
Clean computer case X page 67
Clean keyboard X page 68
Clean computer screen X page 68
Clean mouse X page 69