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H
E L P D E S K
S
AFE
COMPUTING
To make the most of your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly for a
long time, you should use the programs below and regularly perform the
actions described in this guide.
Maintenance
Recommended maintenance tasks
There are several tasks you should perform periodically (about once per
month) to ensure your computer stays in good health:
Error checking
Using the
Check Disk
tool regularly prevents your system from getting
unreliable and information getting lost. It checks and repairs two types of
errors:
• file system errors, such as fragmented files that were not deleted and
files with invalid sizes or dates;
• physical errors, which may occur on your hard disk as it wears out over
time.
1. Click on
Start
>
Computer
. Right-click on the
Gateway (C:)
icon
and select
Properties
.
2. Click on
Tools
and
Check Now
in the
Error-checking
section.
