putting it all together 1. maintaining a hard drive ch 4 lab hardware cleaning tips ▪ microsoft...
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Putting It All Together
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Maintaining a Hard Drive Ch 4 Lab
Hardware cleaning tips▪ Microsoft Tips▪ Computer Hope Tips
Managing Files and Folders Ch 4 Lab
Backing Up Your Computer Ch 4 Lab
Software installs/updates Ch 3 Disc/Lab
Traditional – rooted in history – how it used to be – customary; where things were before constant connection all the time like we are now; rooted in time before Internet; however, including Internet and browser considerations in “traditional steps” (slides 3-8) presents change and evolution in what is traditional
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1. Run Windows updates (and set to update automatically
2. Remove adware, malware, spyware 3. Install/run antivirus software4. Run disk cleanup
▪ All Programs>Accessories>System Tools5. Defrag hard drive6. Clear Internet browsing history7. Registry cleaner (controversy regarding
whether necessary or not)
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Clear Internet browsing history
In IE, Tools>Folder Options
In Firefox, Tools>Clear Recent History and >Options
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Controversy regarding necessity CCleaner utility (if you determine you want
to use one) Registry related error example
Windows Vista not loading user profile correctly Error message: The User Profile Service
failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded.
Solution: edit the registry▪ Be careful when editing the registry; possible to make
a mistake that causes bigger problems
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Viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware
Antivirus/antispyware
Service packs Software updates Software patches Security updates
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Naming conventions Why certain names, characters not allowed To space or not to space
Location Root directory Subdirectories
Path File extensions vs. file formats File Properties
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Save vs. Save As Windows Explorer (Mac Finder) File hierarchy: tree structure metaphor and
file cabinet metaphor (files and folders) File Management Tasks File Management Tips Formatting, tracks, sectors File systems (FAT32, NTFS) Deleting files Fragmentation
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Have a plan What needs backed up Schedule for backups Boot disk Backup and restore procedures
▪ Backup and restore utility▪ Copy/paste files to other storage device
Storage of backups
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Firewalls Wireless connections and
security▪ How to hide and secure home
wireless
File sharing Antivirus/antispyware Reliable (and safe)
websites for downloads Secure websites Spam, cookies, phishing,
pharming Troubleshoot Internet
speed issues, if problems VPN (virtual private
network) ** Will explore this in It’s All Business
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• Encryption and security• Wireless connections and security• P2P networks• File sharing• MAC addresses• VPN (virtual private network) *
* Will explore this in It’s All Business
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PIAT (consider all pieces) when taking care of your computer
“Traditional” maintenance today = all the pie Networking and
Internet security are part of pie today beyond just antivirus and firewall
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Chapter 3 Discussion & Chapter 4 Lab in
particular will help you develop a plan