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Laptop maintenance , Hardware/Software

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  • 15-02-2012 9:40pm
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    alandublin33
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    Hey, could anyone please share there knowledge? how to keep there laptop in tip top shape inside & out , maybe even what not to do, or useful programs/tools , thanks
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    kilianmanning
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭kilianmanning


    alandublin33 wrote: »
    Hey, could anyone please share there knowledge? how to keep there laptop in tip top shape inside & out , maybe even what not to do, or useful programs/tools , thanks
    Okay, download ccleaner and defraggler number one. Run defraggler once a month to clean up your hard drive. Ccleaner will clean up all the crappy files hidden on your computer. Run CCleaner once every 2 weeks.Clean up the registry with it also. Uninstall all programs that your not using. Get a free anti-virus like microsoft security essentials or avast and run a scan regularly. Go to the run command type in 'msconfig' and choose a selective startup. This will speed boot up times and the laptop in general because there won't be as many programs running when you startup the laptop.

    From a hardware point of view, all you can really do is keep everything dust free( especially the fan) and re-apply cpu thermal paste once a year.


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    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Also check that the drivers are up to date.

    Good site to check your PC is (For best results use Internet Explorer with Admin Rights)

    http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/


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