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BITS PilaniHyderabad Campus
7 Habits OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVECOMPUTER USERS
Mayank Garg2013H140040H
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Slow Performance Unable to Print Unable to Get Online Unable to Find/Launch Programs Unfamiliar Home Page/Search Engine Slow Startup/Shutdown I Can’t ________ Anymore
Common Problems
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1. Use a Firewall
2. Backup Your Files
3. Install Windows Updates
4. Remove/Prevent Viruses
5. Remove/Prevent Spyware
6. Keep Your Computer Clean
7. Defragment Your Hard Drive8. Bonus: Secret 8th Habit
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7 Good Habits
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– What • Software that prevents unauthorized access to your computer. • Built into Windows.
– How• Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > “On”
– Frequency• Once
– (but check in on it)
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1: Use a Firewall
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– What • Hard Drives have 100% failure rate. • Photos, photos, photos.
– How• Online Backup – secure, safe, reliable, cheap
– carbonite.com, xdrive.com, allmydata.com, mozy.com• Otherwise Copy to CD/DVD’s• Avoid “Backup/Restore” programs – iffy at best.
– Frequency• Install Once
– Check on it weekly
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2: Backup Your Files
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– What • Windows requires updates to stay healthy• Not always “Automatic”
– How• Start > All Programs > Windows Update
– Or try www.update.microsoft.com– Choose “Express”, wait for results– Select everything, restart when prompted– Repeat
– Frequency• Weekly
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3: Install Windows Updates
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– What • Internet Connectivity + People = Slow Computer• Internet Connectivity + Children = Very Slow Computer
– How• Install Anti-Virus Program
– windowsonecare.com, symantec.com, mcafee.com• Keep Anti-Virus Program Updated
– Only as good as latest “signature”
– Frequency• Install Once
– Check for updates Weekly
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4: Remove/Prevent Viruses
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What Unwanted, invisible rogue software that
changes the behavior of your computer Symptoms:
Unfamiliar homepages, slow performance, pop-ups, strange browser toolbars
How If not addressed by WindowsOneCare, Norton, etc.
Install Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com) Download latest “definitions” Scan your system Remove what the scan finds
Frequency Weekly
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5: Remove/Prevent Spyware
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– What • Bits & Pieces of unused programs, websites, etc. that remain on your computer
and slow it down– How
• Download CCLEANER– www.ccleaner.com– Install (de-select Yahoo toolbar)– Cleaner, Issues, Tools– Check what runs at System Startup
– Frequency• Weekly (Check for updates)
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6: Keep Your Computer Clean
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– What • Hard Drives – like all of us - are busy and become fragmented (used & un-used
space become entangled over time)• A Fragmented Drive Slows Performance
– How• Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
– Choose “Defragment”
– Frequency• Monthly (or more)
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7: Defragment Your Hard Drive
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1. Update Your Computer’s Hardware What
Your computer is a collection of parts that interact with each other via “drivers”, “firmware”, “BIOS” etc.
Display Drivers, Sound Cards, Printers, Monitor, etc. How
dell.com, sony.com, hp.com, gateway.com, etc. Search for Downloads specific to your system
Have the site determine your system # if unsure Compare dates of available downloads with your system – download individually
and check performance Frequency
Monthly
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8: Bonus Habit
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Thanks
Specially thanks to Mr. Naveen Sihag.
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