Some simple maintenance tasks once or twice a month can make a difference in the overall performance of your computer.
Spyware, adware, and viruses need to be detected and isolated frequently to maximize your computer’s efficiency.
Your hard drive and personal files must be managed and stored properly to ensure that they are not corrupted over time.
Valuable data should be backed up onto a separate storage source such as a CDR or DVD+R

Use the following steps to Clean Your PC and then review the steps in the Protect Your PC section to defend against the most common computer security problems.

Step 1 – Unwrap Dangerous changes using Windows System Restore

Undo dangerous changes to your computer by using the Windows System Restore feature. This tool returns your computer to a date before you installed that unwanted software or began receiving those annoying pop-up advertisements.

Step 2 – Remove malicious software

Installing Anti-Virus software and keeping the virus classification files current is the very best way to maintain the health of your computer. Test your PC’s exposure to online threats and learn more about recommended Anti-Virus solution at Security Connections.

Step 3 – Manage your hard drive more effectively

Manage your hard drive more effectively by using built-in system tools. Disk Cleanup deletes temporary files and other data that make your computer run slower.
Disk Defragmenter takes all of the scattered bits of program data and groups them together in the front of the drive, helping your hard drive to work faster and store more data.