How to keep healthy your computer.

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Hyderabad Campus
7 Habits OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
COMPUTER USERS
Mayank Garg
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Embedded System
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 Slow Performance
 Unable to Print
 Unable to Get Online
 Unable to Find/Launch Programs
 Unfamiliar Home Page/Search Engine
 Slow Startup/Shutdown
 I Can’t ________ Anymore
Common Problems
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1. Use a Firewall
2. Backup Your Files
3. Install Windows Updates
4. Remove/Prevent Viruses
5. Remove/Prevent Spyware
6. Keep Your Computer Clean
7. Defragment Your Hard Drive
8. Bonus: Secret 8th Habit
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7 Good Habits

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– What
• Software that prevents unauthorized access to your computer.
• Built into Windows.
– How
• Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > “On”
– Frequency
• Once
– (but check in on it)
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1: Use a Firewall

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– What
• Hard Drives have 100% failure rate.
• Photos, photos, photos.
– How
• Online Backup – secure, safe, reliable, cheap
– carbonite.com, xdrive.com, allmydata.com, mozy.com
• Otherwise Copy to CD/DVD’s
• Avoid “Backup/Restore” programs – iffy at best.
– Frequency
• Install Once
– Check on it weekly
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2: Backup Your Files

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– What
• Windows requires updates to stay healthy
• Not always “Automatic”
– How
• Start > All Programs > Windows Update
– Or try www.update.microsoft.com
– Choose “Express”, wait for results
– Select everything, restart when prompted
– Repeat
– Frequency
• Weekly
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3: Install Windows Updates

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– What
• Internet Connectivity + People = Slow Computer
• Internet Connectivity + Children = Very Slow Computer
– How
• Install Anti-Virus Program
– windowsonecare.com, symantec.com, mcafee.com
• Keep Anti-Virus Program Updated
– Only as good as latest “signature”
– Frequency
• Install Once
– Check for updates Weekly
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4: Remove/Prevent Viruses

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 What
 Unwanted, invisible rogue software that
changes the behavior of your computer
 Symptoms:
 Unfamiliar homepages, slow performance, pop-ups, strange
browser toolbars
 How
 If not addressed by WindowsOneCare, Norton, etc.
 Install Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com)
 Download latest “definitions”
 Scan your system
 Remove what the scan finds
 Frequency
 Weekly
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5: Remove/Prevent Spyware

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– What
• Bits & Pieces of unused programs, websites, etc. that remain on your computer
and slow it down
– How
• Download CCLEANER
– www.ccleaner.com
– Install (de-select Yahoo toolbar)
– Cleaner, Issues, Tools
– Check what runs at System Startup
– Frequency
• Weekly (Check for updates)
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6: Keep Your Computer Clean

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– What
• Hard Drives – like all of us - are busy and become fragmented (used & un-used
space become entangled over time)
• A Fragmented Drive Slows Performance
– How
• Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
– Choose “Defragment”
– Frequency
• Monthly (or more)
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7: Defragment Your Hard Drive

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 1. Update Your Computer’s Hardware
 What
 Your computer is a collection of parts that interact with each other via “drivers”,
“firmware”, “BIOS” etc.
 Display Drivers, Sound Cards, Printers, Monitor, etc.
 How
 dell.com, sony.com, hp.com, gateway.com, etc.
 Search for Downloads specific to your system
 Have the site determine your system # if unsure
 Compare dates of available downloads with your system – download individually
and check performance
 Frequency
 Monthly
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8: Bonus Habit

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Thanks
Specially thanks to Mr. Naveen Sihag.
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