Computer cleanup and todo

Page talks about frequent checks 

To do on your windows pc computer
Windows 7, Vista and XP - both 32-bit and 64-bit editions

1. Updates & Backup
        - Microsoft Updates: (if turned off, once a month)
        - Anti virus updates and scan
        - Software updates
        - Backups: Backup every day or week depending on your needs (or atleast once a month)

2. Piriform (I recommend and not part of this product or company)
CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC
Defraggler to defrag your entire hard drive, or individual files
Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC
        Hard drive errors

3. Defragmenting ...

4. PDF, Flash clean up and update
Most worst is this cause the computer to slow or hack ... if you dont do for 6 months or so.

5. Remove unused programs (say if you have not used for more than 2 years and you dont feel like using in the future)

6. Buy a compressed air and clean the computer. Also use alcohol tissues to clean
         once a month or as your need ...
         Never use a home vacuum cleaner, as the static generated may cause harm or perm damage.

I think it will be better if you can backup or clean. I know we all dont have time but atleast to clean up and spend 30 minutes to make the computer happy. Dont forget to restart once a week in the minimum, it is after all Microsoft :-)

Other interesting stuff:

* http://ninite.com/
Not tested completely
But gets you many components in one page, no need to visit so many web sites
        Also gives you the list of frequent components people are using ...

* Try google for computer regular maintenance
          http://computer.lifetips.com/cat/59612/computer-maintenance-tips/index.html
          http://www.pcworld.com/article/113910/regular_maintenance.html

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Eraser 6.0.10.2620 (Windows)
Topics: Encryption Software
Tags: Eraser, Hard Drive, Heidi Computers, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems,
Pattern, Software, Solid-state Memory
Source: Heidi Computers


Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows that allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.


Sreedhar: Not tried, but worth looking or to start with ...

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