Chapter 24. Performing Routine Maintenance
Keeping Your System Secure with Windows Update
Defragmenting Disks for Better Performance
YOUR personal computer is a curious combination of digital data and temperamental machinery. To keep your system running smoothly, it pays to perform some regular maintenance tasks. In particular, it’s important to do the following on a regular basis:
Download and install the latest updates from Microsoft. These updates ensure that your hardware and software will remain stable and secure.
Download and install the latest versions of drivers used by your system’s devices.
Check your disks for file system and media errors.
Defragment your hard disks to optimize ...
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