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Computer Basics
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1a) Shut Down Computer: Start, Turn off computer, Turn off. Most computers today, will automatically shut off after they
have completed the shutdown process. If yours does not, once it prompts
you to shut it off manually then you can turn it off at the switch.
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2a) Defragment the hard
drive: Turn off background programs as they will interfere with the defragmentation process. If
you can not disable the background programs - then perform the defragmentation
process from "
Safe Mode."
b) Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter
c) Choose the drive you wish to start with. The length of time this takes depends upon the size of the
harddrive and the size of the partitions. 8G will defrag faster
than 40G which is faster than 80G.
d) Typically one might start the defragmentation at night, turn off the monitor, then turn in for the
evening. The defragmentation will be completed by morning - as a rule.
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i) Safe Mode = Start up your computer,
directly after the memory test - begin to click on the F8 key (typically
located at the top of your keyboard). Continue clicking F8 until you see
a prompt for various was to start up the computer. Choose Safe
mode. Once you are there - you will receive a warning. Click on
the OK. The desktop will not look pretty as very few drivers are loaded
at this point in time.
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| Modems: Power
down [turn off] your computer(s). Power down your router
[unplug it]. Power down your modem [unplug it]. Wait
30-60 seconds. Follow this exact order.
Then, power up your modem [plug it back in]. Wait
until the lights are either flashing or steady (based upon your
modem - some flash, some remain steady). Then, power up the
router [plug it back in]. Then power up the main computer
and access the internet. Power up the other computers
one by one. Follow this exact order. |
| Clean: Computers
collect dust internally no matter how clean the environment
surrounding the computer. The Computer case internal
compartment Computers should be vacuumed/dusted by a professional.
The frequency for the internal cleaning will vary according to the type of environment
surrounding the computer. A computer housed in a
desert region dwelling which also houses furry animals will
accumulate a buildup more rapidly than a dustless/sandless closed
environment with no furry animals and thus will require internal
cleaning more frequently. The keyboard and mouse should
be cleaned from time to time as well. |
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