Basic+Computer+Management

Keeping your computer running smoothly can be achieved with a little bit of consistent effort. Many times we assume that we just need to turn them on, and they will do their thing. Just like any fine piece of machinery they do have to be maintained. The following are documents that will help you to keep your computer running smoothly.

Things that will help your computer run smoothly: 1. Sophos - is updating. 2. Spybot 3. Disk Clean 4. Defragment 5. Windows Updates

Sophos Anti-virus
It is important to check to see that your Sophos is updating regularly. It is very easy to tell... If you look in the bottom right hand corner of your computer you will see a blue shield. If it looks like this you are just fine. If it has a **red X ** on it. Please let Cindy know. That is all you are responsible for doing.

To check external devices please following these steps.

1. Right Click on the Blue Shield. 2. Open Sophos Anti-Virus 3. Plug in your Thumb Drive or External Hard Drive 4. Click on Scan My Computer OR Set up a New Scan and select the External Device, Then click Save and Start. 5. When it is finished it will tell you if it found any problems. 6. It will show items in quarantine if it has found any items. 7. If items are found let Cindy know.

This document will step you through step by step what you need to do for each of the other items listed above.

It is vital to back up your files regularly. This document will step you through the process.