How to Keep Your Computer Tuned up and Running Fast

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: NOTE: These steps were written assuming that the user is running the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system.

   Most reliable software will show a small icon on your taskbar (bottom right of your screen).
   
   You can also check for such software by clicking start>all programs and looking through the list. , Look at the reviews to see how well they have performed for others. , If not, remove your current protection software through add/remove programs.
   
   This feature can be found by clicking start>my computer> add/remove programs(on the left). , I recommend using AVG free edition anti-virus, Spybot anti-spyware, and Ad-Aware anti-malware.
   
   These programs are totally free and do an excellent job of removing malicious software from your computer.
   
   They can all be found from the internet.
   
   There are also many other protection programs available that you need to purchase. , Run each piece of software individually, at separate times. ,,,, Now, uncheck any software that you do not wish to have running in the background on your computer. , Uncheck any programs that you do not want starting up when you turn your computer on.
   
   This step can drastically improve your computer's startup time.
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   Step 2: Assuming that your computer is on

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   Step 3: check first to see what type of anti-spyware/anti-malware/anti-virus software is currently installed.

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   Step 4: Do a quick search on the software you have installed.

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   Step 5: If you have reliable protection software

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   Step 6: skip to step 5.

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   Step 7: Now you need to install some proper protection software.

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   Step 8: Once you have adequate protection

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   Step 9: it is a good idea to use each protection software to scan your computer.

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    Step 10: When the scans are finished

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    Step 11: follow the on-screen instructions for removing any threats that were found during the scan.

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    Step 12: Now that the spyware/malware/viruses are gone

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    Step 13: it is a good idea to perform additional software cleanup on your computer.

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    Step 14: Click start>run> and type "msconfig" without quotes.

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    Step 15: Click the services tab at the top

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    Step 16: and then check the "hide all microsoft services" checkbox.

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    Step 17: Click the Startup tab at the top.

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