How to Keep Your Computer Fast, Clean, Safe and Good Looking

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that your computer hard drive is clean.

   Download a software called Cleaner or Tuneup Utilities.
   
   It will help keep your computer a lot cleaner.
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   Step 2: Don't download software from just any website.

   Make sure that the website is trusted, and even if you do download something--and find it useless--make sure you delete it from your computer. , It uses a lot of space and also can cause system errors.
   
   Instead try using the tools that Windows has given you:
   Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools: ,, Defragment after deleting some files and emptying the Recycle Bin. ,, After all, prevention is better than cure.
   
   Research shows that Internet explorer is more prone and vulnerable to attacks from hackers than any other web browser.
   
   Try using Firefox and adding McAfee Site Adviser to it if you wish. , Try Kaspersky Internet Security as it seems safe.
   
   Do not download files from just any website as it can contain viruses, always scan your computer once a week and make sure your anti-virus is up to date. ,
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   Step 3: Using programs to keep your computer clean is not the exact right idea.

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   Step 4: Run Disk Cleanup once a week to remove unnecessary (temporary files) files.

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   Step 5: Run Disk Defragmenter to defrag your hard disk once a month (you don't need to overdo it).

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   Step 6: Defragment before installing new programs so they will not get fragmented in case there are gaps in the hard drive media when it would be installed.

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   Step 7: Keep your computer safe from viruses by making sure that you use a safe web browser.

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   Step 8: Use a good anti-virus (and you might use internet virus security) and the Windows firewall.

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   Step 9: Make your computer look good--if you don't have windows Vista--download Vista Inspirat 2

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    Step 10: which will make Windows XP "look like" Vista

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    Step 11: or download any other theme from a safe and trusted website.

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