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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made
especially for the purpose.
Updating Windows
Help & Support
For more information about Windows
Update, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type the phrase Windows
Update in the Search box, then click the
arrow.
Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date. Use Windows
Update to choose updates for your computer’s operating system, software, and
hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the
most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it running
smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a
tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on
your computer.
For information on running Windows Update, see “Windows Update” on
page 66. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security
Center. For more information, see “Using Windows XP Security Center” on
page 65.
Using BigFix
BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically
gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from
BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by
flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open
BigFix.
To start BigFix:
■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.
To learn more about using BigFix:
■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial.