What are the advantages to Routine Maintenance in Computer maintenance?

Posted on May 15th, 2010 by admin


keeping the file system healthy and organized, keeps up the computers speed, makes it easier for the computer to find what it is looking for and faster on the HDD, makes sure your computer has a back up to fall on if it ever has a serious error and screwed something up really bad. etc

its like a car, if you don’t put oil in it, it will eventually slow down and burn up. if you don’t keep your computer well maintained, OS and physically, it will slow down and burn up.

~Drac

Is it bad to have more than 2 computer maintenance programs installed at once?

Posted on May 12th, 2010 by admin

I have TuneUp Utilities 2010 and Uniblue Powersuit 2010 installed on my computer. So is it like having 2 anti virus program where they interfere with each other or is it ok? I just want to keep my computer running as good as possible.
BTW, which one (TuneUp or Uniblue) is better?

Well, not really. If you use both application for tweaking, every tweak you make will be reflected to the other program as they only have one source, the REGISTRY.

With Norton 360 Antivirus, how can i clean up and maintenance my computer and speed it up and all that?

Posted on May 10th, 2010 by admin

With Norton 360 Antivirus, how can i clean up and maintenance my computer and speed it up and all that?
My computer isnt running right, it is slow, it dosent load pages right sometimes it dosent load them at all. what can i do to help? i even have trouble posting this question!!! i have Norton 360

I have never had a computer run right with Norton’s on it.
I do not know why people use it.
Why pay for something that does not work.

I recommend using Advanced System Care. (Cnet.com) (free)
After downloading Go to utilities and click on IBot 360.
I do not recommend clicking on Returnil Virtual System.

I had used this Program for years and it has very high rating.
This program also cleans your computer and makes it run better.
Be sure to its Smart Defrag. This is not the same as windows defrag.

I also recommend formatting your computer so that you can kill Norton’s before it gets a big hold on your system.
Norton roots itself in your system and is hard to completely kill.

should I save the downloaded file when I install any kind of computer maintenance software?

Posted on May 7th, 2010 by admin

i am trying to install the following IOBIT system maintenance software.
IOBIT advanced system care , IOBIT defragmentor and IOBIT security360.

I am trying to install the FREE versions of these 3 pieces of software.

Thanks for you help.

You could save the file if you want for later use that way you dont have to go on the web again to find it. On the other had you could not save it and save space on your (HDR)

computer maintenance,how to keep my pc running in tip top condition?

Posted on April 13th, 2010 by admin

aside from disc clean & defrag are there any Other ways of keeping my pc running in tip top condition?

Hi.

Try and stop applications running at start up.

You say "aside form disc clean & defrag" you should note not all cleaners & defragers are the same.

Mydefrag comes highly rated and has an optimise function .

Ccleaner apart from the obvious temporary file cleaner has a basic start manager.

Windows uninstaller is very basic , some other uninstallers search out registry entry’s made from the original installer revo uninstaller for example.

I personally would not go with any automated registry mechanic type programs.

Out of all i have listed mydefrag on it own has made the biggest improvement to my vista system.

There are small things also you can do ,do not leave compressed zip folders on your computer windows will keep looking at these folders.

The home page of revo now has a pay for version of it’s uninstaller if you google for version 1.85 this is totally free ( i have it ).

Ccleaner home site (do not go any-ware else)
. http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Mydefrag home site.
http://www.mydefrag.com/

Is it worth me getting a CompTIA A+ Computer Maintenance certification?

Posted on April 3rd, 2010 by admin

While hanging around is it worth me getting a CompTIA A+ Computer Maintenance Certification, I know repairing computers is more of a art you learn as you go along than something you learn at university etc. But does anyone know if this certification is just a dodgy thing.

it certainly is worth it as most computer repair specialists recognise it as a knowledge base for employment. If i was you i would back it up with the N+ as well. I did this 4 yrs ago and now run my own company with engineers working for me and a client base of some 250 customers under my belt

what are 4 principles of computer maintenance?

Posted on March 20th, 2010 by admin

what are 4 principles of computer maintenance

fix problems
fix more problems
shout at the computer
re-install everything
find out there was a simple fix afterwards

What things do I need to do to keep the maintenance up on my computer?

Posted on March 12th, 2010 by admin

Hi! I would like advice on the things I need to do to keep my pc running smoothly. Like defragging, disc clean up etc.. And how often should I do these things?

Thanks in advance!

This subject is my specialty as I build super computers for fun and have one of the coolest ones around I know probably better than anyone especially here how to maintain a PC.
First off, a good virus scanner is a necessity, do not be tempted to get a free version online or use online scans or anything, pay for your scanner like the rest and get the quality you deserve instead of a halfway knock off that has an agenda.
As for Disk Cleanup and defragment, you may do these as often as you feel the need, however i always find it is best to do it only when you feel there is a problem with web pages not running right, browsers not acting right, programs running slowly or acting funny. Then you do the Disk Cleanup first, then the Defragment next.

Spyware, Anti Spy programs out there always offer this and that and some the people here have mentioned for virus scans and spyware cleanings or utilities are down right dangerous. Most either miss important ones that can kill your PC or have a secret agenda that reads your keystrokes or emails or bank numbers and reports all that back, or they work a short time then want you to pay to play.
Yahoo Anti Spy, is where I am at on this subject no if and or butts!! Free, 1000% accurate and safe, 1000% up to date, and 1000% on the job and catches every single spy, trojan, mal-ware, tracking cookie and worm. Has no hidden agenda, never asks for money or reports your doings. And is such a trusted name that it can’t be beaten.

Virus scanners: I love McAfee and have for 25 years, I will never use any other, I used Norton 2 times and had such a horrible experience and lost a PC hard drive to it once. I also used Kapersky, not really great when it doesn’t do what its supposed to do and constantly asks stupid questions.

Windows Defender/Windows Firewall: Use them they may save your life, you can even use them in course with the McAfee and keep the system in check.
Using Error checking: Go to Start, My computer and double click, in the list you will see C:/ right click C:/ and select properties and in tools you will find Disk Cleanup, disk de-fragment, and error checking. Error check is important since it is like disk defrag it reconfigures files and rechecks the disk surfaces for errors, then repairs the errors and fixes the hard drive disk somewhat. Do this every month. Do the disk cleanup and defrag if you like anytime, I do disk cleanup every 2 days and defrag once a week. I scan for viruses every 2 days and run Yahoo Anti Spy twice day.
I am slightly paranoid sorry.

You can clear browser history all you want if your internet runs slow too, it is in Safety.

I read a report on Glary and Malwarebytes you would be well advised all of you to leave these programs well enough alone, in tests they missed 45% of the problem files and trojans and in one instance missed a worm that could kill a system. You are being tricked by the people who want to take over your PC and I warned you. In comparison Yahoo and CA Anti Spy outperformed the both of them!!

I run AMD Phenom Black 955 3.2Ghz, MA 790X-UD4P Mo Bo, ATI Radeon 4890 HD, 8GB RAM, Windows 7, 500Gb HDD, Thermal Take Max Orb CPU Fan. On a 26" Sanyo. I network with another PC a retrofitted HP I modded and an xBox 360.

Explain the need for policies and procedures to control the maintenance of computer systems?

Posted on March 11th, 2010 by admin


So that unauthorised users cannot access restricted information.

A good protection method is Software restriction policy.

You are able to bypass it though.

http://requinix.blogspot.com/2009/01/bypass-software-restriction-policy.html

http://requinix.blogspot.com/2009/08/bypass-software-restriction-policy.html

Is the CompTIA A+ certification a real certificate and can it be used to get jobs in computer maintenance?

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by admin

I had some guy from home learning courses over today i sent him away saying ill think about it as i want to research first…he said that when i complete the course i can come away with a Comp TIA A+ Certification and apparently its the world standard to getting into computer maintenance etc…i just wanna know is this true? can this certificate really get me into the job i desire? or is this all a big lie just to get my money?

If you’re just getting started it is good for your resume. It shows you understand the basics of computers and networking.
A degree and an internship is much more valuable to hiring managers.

A+ is one of the most popular certifications in the IT industry and is CompTIA’s top certification and its possibly the most popular entry-level certification. My advice for a quick path into the job market would be to seek some type of administration cert… for more info visit http://www.comptia-220-702.com/

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