Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, Second Edition

Chapter 15. Maintaining Your Windows Vista System

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Vista’s Stability Improvements

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Checking Your Hard Disk for Errors

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Checking Free Disk Space

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Deleting Unnecessary Files

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Defragmenting Your Hard Disk

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Setting System Restore Points

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Backing Up Your Files

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Checking For Updates and Security Patches

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Reviewing Event Viewer Logs

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Setting Up a 10-Step Maintenance Schedule

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