Computer How To Take Care

YOU have a new computer? Do not forget to always take care of him. The trick, follow the guidelines derived from the Family PC magazine Australia. Step I: Get to know your system is the first precaution you need to do is make an inventory of computer systems. Such information is necessary when you want to repair or service the computer. Begin by noting the serial number and model number. These records are useful for manufacturers to determine the type of components in your system. When you have added a component, specify the model and its version number. You also must know the configuration of the system in detail. On Windows-based computers, this means copying and printing some important system files that will be useful when problems arise and you need the help of a technician. The simplest way to secure the system configuration file is to run the program Sysedit. If you use Windows 95, run Windows Explorer and click on the System subdirectory of the Windows directory on your hard disk. Sysedit double click the file, it will display all file systems - from AUTOEXEC.BAT to SYSTEM.INI - in Wordpad window. All that you can store on a diskette or printed. If using Windows 3.1, find the icon in the Main group Sysedit. You can do it another way, using new software that not only reports the configuration of the system, but also automatically resolve some configuration conflicts. If using a Macintosh, you do not need to copy the file system, but enough to make a list of all files INIT and CDEV - commonly referred to as system extensions - which contains an opening program (start-up). Conflicts that occur among those files is a common source of havoc on Mac machines. You can view a list of files before the Extensions Manager Control Panel, which you can use to eliminate one or more extension, so by process of elimination before, you can identify which files cause a problem. Only, Extensions Manager does not allow you to print the list. If desired, you can print the entire screen (print screen). Utility that is recommended for the inventory system al: Sysedit (accessories Windows 3.1 and Windows 95), Norton Utilities (AUS $ 179 Mac, Windows 95 AUS $ 129). Step II: Create a floppy 'boot' emergency experience problems if your computer so you can not access the hard disk, you must use other means in order to boot the system. Use an emergency boot diskette. Macintosh machines are usually equipped with a bootable CD-ROM and a bootable floppy, like Norton Utilities for Macintosh - something that should be owned by Mac users. For Windows-based PC, you have to create the boot disk, use the Add / Remove Programs in Control Panel. Select the Startup Disk tab, and go through the whole process that runs under Windows 3.1, you must make your own disks. Come out to the DOS prompt and follow the directions below. Prepare a blank disk when you run the command (do not forget to name the label), and type: - Format / SA: - Copy C: \ AUTOEXEC.BAT A: - Copy C: \ CONFIG.SYS A: - Copy C: \ WINDOWS \ SYSTEM.INI A: - Copy C: \ WINDOWS \ WIN.INI A: Step III: Set the 'hard disk' on a regular basis As a place to store applications, and more importantly, the data file you created with earlier application, hard disk requires special attention in order to continue to work optimally. Every day you create a new file, delete the ones no longer needed, and update existing files. Because of the way Windows and Mac OS provides a place to file, hard disk can be divided (fragmented). Files are placed in small spaces in the entire hard disk, because there is no place large enough to store it. Hard disk that has happened will make access to fragmented slow and make it difficult to repair if something goes wrong (error). To reunite (defragment) the hard disk-based Windows 95, use the Disk Defragmenter program in the Programs / Accessories / System Tools. On a Mac, use the auxiliary programs such as the Speed ​​Disk that comes with Norton Utilities for the Mac. You should defrag your hard disk once every six months. You should also defrag it every time you create or delete a large number of files in a short period. Sometimes a storage area called "sectors" (sector) is damaged (bad). A utility called a disk scanner detects classified as severe (hard) and make a kind of "protection" so that the sector is running the operating system does not use it to save the file. In contrast, disk scanner will only detect the presence of minor damage (soft if you lose track of one or several files. ScanDisk (found in Programs / Accessories / System) is a disk scanner is installed in Windows 95 and can detect the error (error) both weight (hard) or easy (soft). On a Mac, you can use Disk First Aid program normally found on the Utility Disk Doctor in Norton Utilities for Macintosh. should you run a scan of the hard disk at least every month. If your computer has a problem (crash or hang) and sudden death without going through the procedures that should be, run a disk scan as soon as reboot. Step IV: Keeping with the planning of a myriad of reasons why you should set the file stored on the hard disk. First, it facilitates the process of "washing warehouse "- the removal of files that are no longer useful. Second, storing data on a regular basis and categorized according to their respective folders will reduce your risk of program or erase important data. And more importantly, well-organized hard drive more easily and more fast in the back-up. Create a folder for each program and fill it only with the appropriate data. Or, create a folder for each family member. By giving him the name of the file and folder will help you to remember - even if one day you've forgotten why it makes - and erase the data that was not used. Step V: Make a 'back up' build back up data also means that copy, so if one day the original data is damaged or lost, you can still wear a duplicate. you can back up your hard disk to diskette or hard drive in an additional (removable). How often do you need to create a back up depends on what is as important as your time. If you are working on important files, save it to disk and hard disk. If you run a home business, you must invest the tape back up drive and do a back up every day. Back up data was in the data folder once a week and make a full six months. Step VI: Keep virus virus attacks always peek at all times, especially when you are playing Internet. To prevent the spread of viruses, use antivirus programs that are circulating. Do a virus as often as possible in order to prevent the spread of infection. Step VII: Do not change the program Once you insert a program into the Windows system, do not change the name of (rename) the directory or move the program his file to another place. If not, your computer will lose track to track it down. You can put the data - you make the application - anywhere. If you have to change the place of an application, gunakah Add / Remove Programs in Windows Control Panel 95. Step VIII: Keep computer dust can damage the components inside the computer. Clean is always a computer at any time. If necessary, use a protective cover when it is not used. Step IX: Shut down the computer according to the procedure of Windows XP, Vista, Windows 3.1 and Mac OS provides a standard method to turn off the computer: so-called shut down menu. Use it to prevent the computer from power conflicts.