LAPTOP MAINTENANCE 

The following routines will help your computer stay in good shape by reducing the number of unnecessary files and tuning up your hard drive.

1. Run CHKDSK:
   • Start ->Run
   • Enter CMD in the prompt
   • Click OK
   • Enter CHKDSK c: /f at the command prompt and press the Enter key
   • You will be prompted that the system will be checked the next time you restart your computer. Enter Y to have your system checked.
   • Type Exit 
2. Run Disk Defragmenter: Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System tools -> Disk Defragmenter. Disk Defragmenter will push all of your saved files into one area of memory in order to free up larger blocks of space.
3. Check your hard drive space:
   • Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System tools -> Disc Cleanup
   • Double-click on the C: drive to see how much space is left.
4. Use Find to search for *.tmp files - delete all.
5. Delete Temporary Internet Files
   • Right Click the Internet Explorer Icon on your desktop and select Properties
   • In Browsing History, select Settings
   • Adjust Disc space to use to 50 (mb)
   • Click Ok
   • Now Delete Temporary (Cached) Internet Files
   • In Browsing History, select Delete
   • Next to Temporary Internet Files select Delete Files...
   • You will be prompted to make sure you would like to delete these unnecessary files
   • Click Yes and the files will be deleted
   • Click Close
   • Click Ok
6. Right-click on your Recycle Bin to Empty Recycle Bin. Also Right-click on the Recycle Bin again and go to Properties. Change the maximum size of the Recycle Bin to 2% or 3% as well to free up more hard drive space.