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 PERFORM ROUTINE COMPUTER
MAINTENANCE TASKS
It is necessary to maintain and improve the efficiency of a
Computer System.

A System Utility is a specialised program that assists in

maintaining and improving the efficiency of a Computer System.

Many tasks like cleaning unwanted data, updating software and

keeping you computer safe from harmful programs ensure that
computer user enjoy their experience. Some of these tasks are
to be continuous.
 PERFORM ROUTINE COMPUTER
MAINTENANCE TASKS

These tasks include:

☼ Formatting
☼ Virus Scanning
☼ Program Updating
☼ Backing Up
☼ Disk Cleaning
☼ Hard Drive Defragmenting
 FORMATTING
Formatting can become necessary:
☼ When your computer does not want to start
☼ Your hard drive is full
☼ Too many errors
☼ To upgrade your system
☼ Your computer is running slow
 FORMATTING
Formatting a computer involves erasing all of the data on the computer's hard drive,
and then reinstalling the operating system so that the computer is restored to factory
defaults. This can be useful if your computer is malfunctioning, or you are planning on
selling it.

https://www.wikihow.com/Format-a-Computer
 VIRUS SCANNING
A virus scan is the process of using anti-virus software to scan
and identify viruses in a computing device.

It is an information security process that aims to review and

identify threatening viruses and programs. It is the core feature
of anti-virus software.

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/29949/virus-scan
 PROGRAM UPDATING
An update is new, improved, or fixed software, which replaces
older versions of the same software. For example, updating your
operating system brings it up-to-date with the latest drivers,
system utilities, and security software. Updates are often provided
by the software publisher free of additional charge.

The process of running an update on the computer that installs

the latest up-to-date code and fixes. For example, Computer
Hope may recommend updating your software to resolve an issue
you may be experiencing.

https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/u/update.htm
 BACKING UP
In computing the phrase backup means to copy files to a
second medium (a disk or tape) as a precaution in case the first
medium fails. One of the cardinal rules in using computers is back
up your files regularly.

Even the most reliable computer is apt to break down eventually.

Many professionals recommend that you make two, or even three,
backups of all your files. To be especially safe, you should keep
one backup in a different location from the others.

https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/backup.html
 DISK CLEANING
Disk Cleaning is a computer maintenance utility that is designed
to free up space on the hard drive. The cleanup process involves
searching and analyzing the hard drive for files that are no longer
needed. Then it proceeds to remove them and thus freeing up
disk space on the hard drive.

http://www.fix-your-computer-today.com/disk-cleanup.html
 DISK DEFRAGMENTING
Defragmenting your hard disk is a great way to boost the
performance of your computer. Though the term "defragment"
sounds a little abrasive, it is actually a simple and helpful
process. After all, a defragmented hard disk is a happy hard disk.

https://techterms.com/definition/defragment
 DISK DEFRAGMENTING
Adding and deleting files from your hard disk is a common task.
Unfortunately, this process is not always done very efficiently. For
example, when you delete a bunch of little files and add a new
large file, the file may get broken up into multiple sections on the
hard disk. The computer will still read the newly added file as a
single valid file, but the drive will have to scan multiple parts of the
disk to read it. Because hard disk seek time is one of the most
significant bottlenecks in a computer's performance, this can drag
down your computer's speed quite a bit. If you have a ton of
"fragmented" files on your hard disk, you might hear extra grinding,
sputtering, and other weird noises coming from your computer.
https://techterms.com/definition/defragment
 DISK DEFRAGMENTING
Your computer does not like having fragmented files any more than
you do. This is why defragmenting your hard disk is such a good
idea. When you start to hear extra grinding sounds, or your
computer doesn't open files as quickly as it did before, it's time to
defragment. With Windows, you can use the pre-installed Intel
defragment program to defragment your hard disk. You can also use
a commercial software program like Norton Utilities to defragment
your hard disk more efficiently and with more options. For Mac
users, a disk utility such as DiskWarrior or Tech Tool Pro is the only
way to do it. If you use your computer daily, defragmenting your hard
drive once a month should keep the fragment-fiends away.
https://techterms.com/definition/defragment
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