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User's Guide
Troubleshooting
Backup and General Maintenance
Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand.
Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD
wallet.
Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can. You may schedule these
programs to run at times when you are not using your computer. You can use those that are provided
free with your OS, or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so.
Write down your passwords and keep them safe (away from your computer). This is especially
important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS password.
Keep copies of vital settings files such as network, mail settings etc.(even if just brief notes).
Viruses
Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which
viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may
seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially
available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet. Be aware
when e-mail, downloading file from internet, ensure those are virus free.
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