-
Verify that the system clock is set
to correct time, date & time zone (can affect web
page access)
-
Check status of Windows Updates and
advise updates need to be downloaded and installed
(broadband Internet connection required)
-
Optimize hard drive data seek
performance for faster hard drive performance
-
Optimize Internet Explorer settings
for maximum web browsing speed and performance
-
Configure Internet Explorer for a
balance between secure web browsing and
"hassle-free" web surfing
-
Check for current and up-to-date
virus protection software and recommend a solution
if needed
-
Check for current and up-to-date
anti-spyware software and recommend a solution if
needed
-
Install FREE Microsoft Defender to
provide protection from spyware and adware, with
instructions on how to run a scan
-
Verify that you have adequate
protection against hackers by confirming that your
"firewall" is enabled properly
-
Provide instruction for
vacuuming/blowing out interior dust and debris to
extend life of computer
-
Configure Windows display settings
for a balance between best appearance and best
performance
-
Perform a clean-up of the programs
that start up at boot-up to speed up your computer's
start-up time
-
Perform a clean-up of your Windows
Desktop, moving unneeded icons into a desktop folder
for your review
-
Download and install all High
Priority (security-related) Windows Updates
(broadband Internet connection required)
-
Delete the "Temp" folders in all
accessible user profiles to improve performance
-
Provide instructions for
defragmenting hard drives to improve performance
-
Install a FREE automatic virus
protection program if needed (home users only), with
instructions for running a scan
-
Run a quick Microsoft Defender
spyware scan to detect and remove basic spyware
programs
-
Verify adequate surge protection,
with solution recommended if needed
-
Create a "Monthly Maintenance
Folder" on your desktop containing all of the
programs you need to keep your PC running at peak
performance, with tutorials showing you how to use
them
-
Perform a System File Check to be
sure all Windows system files are intact and not
corrupted
-
Install a FREE program that lets you
easily control which programs start automatically
when you boot-up
-
Perform a thorough Windows Registry
clean-up, to maximize Windows performance
-
Download and install all High
Priority Windows Updates (broadband
Internet connection required)
-
Perform a complete system hard drive
clean-up, removing all unneeded "temp" files to
improve performance
-
Provide instructions for checking
hard drive for bad sections (repairs are automatic)
-
Clean all CD drives to insure
optimal performance
-
Install the FREE Google toolbar to
make web searches easy and convenient
-
Run a virus scan on the Windows
system folder and all user profiles (personal
settings and files) of your PC to detect and remove
common viruses, trojans and worms
-
Run a full Microsoft Defender
spyware scan to detect and remove most common
spyware programs
-
Install three additional FREE
anti-spyware programs to provide maximum protection
against spyware and adware, with instructions on how
to run the scans
-
Verify that adequate wireless
network security is enabled, with a solution
recommended if needed
-
Review Monthly Maintenance
procedures with you so you can keep your PC running
a peak performance