Software - Preventative Maintenance

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Windows Updates: (for information click on "FAQs" - frequently asked questions in the left column. Next click on Using Windows Updates)

• What are they?
• Why do they need to be done?
• How often should they be performed?
• How do you do them?

Adaware:

• What is adware and spyware? (using Webopedia key in the word "adware" and "spyware" for a definition)
• Here's more info on spyware.
• How does Adaware attack it?
• Why is it helpful?
• How often should it be run?
• How is it installed and run?

Google Tool Bar:

• What is it? (find information on the Google Tool bar popup blocker and read about it)
• Why is it helpful?
• How can it be obtained and installed?

Anti-Virus Software:

• What is it? (using Webopedia key in the word "antivirus" for a definition)
• Why is it needed?
• How can it be obtained and installed?
• Once installed, what is most important about maintaining virus software?
• What kind do you use at home?

System Tools (on W2K):

Disk defragmenter

• What is it?
• Why should it be run occasionally?

Disk Cleanup

• What is it?
• Why should it be performed occasionally?