PC Check

What is a PC Check?

A PC check is a bit like a Car MOT or Service.

I do various checks to see if your PC is free from viruses and spyware.

I then check that Windows is up to date. Since Microsoft Windows was originally released, various 'holes' and exploits have been found. Microsoft provides an easy way of keeping your computer up to date by installing service packs. It's really important that these are installed on a regular basis.

I then stop any unnecessary programs from starting when you first turn your computer on. This can both speed up your computers total start time, and can free up memory for other programs.

Keep your computer running in tip top condition

Two relatively simple things you can do on your computer:

Scandisk
Defrag

Scandisk will check your hard drive for errors and if necessary try to fix them.

Defrag can speed up your hard drive by re-arranging the data in a more orderly way.

Old software removal

Removal of old software can also speed up your computer, and make more disk space available for your own use

A combination of all the above can keep your computer running as best as it can

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