PC Maintenance Handbook

Computers quickly get bogged down by junk files, invalid registry entries, a fragmented hard drive, spyware, adware, low disk space, and more. A speedy system is just a few clicks away, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start or even what to do.


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From Windows Guides | Sep 23, 2009

This PC Maintenance Handbook is designed to help you find ways to maintain your Windows XP/Vista/7 PC and ensure your PC remains clean and speedy throughout its life. Computers quickly get bogged down by junk files, invalid registry entries, a fragmented hard drive, spyware, adware, low disk space, and more. A speedy system is just a few clicks away, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start or even what to do.

I set up PCs for companies, friends, and family; the advice I give in this manual is what I use when maintaining any PC. My tips are tried and tested and have left hundreds of people satisfied with the way their computer works. I hope you too can follow these instructions and enjoy an error-free, clean, and speedy PC.

The purpose of this book is not to define the ultimate solution; its purpose is to give you simple, unbiased advice on what I've found to be the best options out there. In this handbook, I only give advice and share programs that I've used for at least a year. Some programs seem good when you first use them, but quickly annoy you or slow down your PC.

The attached Zip file includes:

  • Intro Page.doc
  • Cover Sheet and Terms.pdf
  • PC Maintenance Handbook.pdf
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