Most people don’t know much about cars; they know to give it gas, change the oil every so often and to keep an eye out for flat tires. It’s the same with PCs. You don’t need to be an expert to keep your PC in relatively good condition. You just need to perform a little basic PC maintenance and, more importantly, be observant. Neglecting basic computer maintenance can cause your PCs slow down or crash.
Here are two simple steps that you can take to keep your PC running quickly and reliably.
Keep Windows Updated
Windows Update scans your system and updates it with the latest security patches and service packs. These are broken down into Critical and Recommended updates.
You can schedule these updates to run automatically, so next time you won’t have to go through this process manually. To access Windows Update click on the Start button, All Programs and scroll through the list to find it.
Keep Your Spyware and AntiVirus Programs Updated
No matter how good your spyware and antivirus software is, if it’s not updated or, worse, not running at all, then it won’t do you any good. Most antivirus applications load an icon in the Windows tray, which lets you verify its status at a glance. Always verify that the application is running after starting Windows.
It’s important that these applications be configured to perform definition updates everyday and complete system scans should take place at least once a week.

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