many of you people do routine Windows updates?
thanks?
2007-08-17 05:47:42 · 11 answers · asked by steven25t 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2007-08-17 05:54:39 · update #1
Ty: thanks, i know where is it. LOL I'm just wondering how many people can take care of their machines. at least as end users.
2007-08-17 05:55:58 · update #2
thank you, people...:)!!!!
2007-08-17 06:10:31 · update #3
My PC does a routine virus scan EVERY NIGHT, when I am asleep. I generally do a defrag every month, whether it needs it or not. Windows updates are automatically scheduled to occur at 10AM on Tuesday, because they come out on the second Tuesday of the month, per Microsoft.
2007-08-17 05:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rocco R 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't do a lot of downloading, gaming and such so for me I don't need to run the maintenance cycles as often as others that have high computer usage. However, I still do the following:
- Windows Updates once a month (Patch Tuesday is always the 2nd Tuesday of each month)
- Complete system Antivirus scan once a week with custom scans such as scanning files received as soon as I download them and prior to opening.
- Complete system Antispyware scans once a week using Spybot S&D, SuperAntispyware and Adaware.
- Check for and enable new updates for SpywareBlaster every week.
- Clear all cache daily using ATF Cleaner
- Defrag once every 3-4 months
- Run ChkDsk (Check Disk at startup) once every 3-4 months
- Run SFC (System File Checker) once every 3-4 months
2007-08-17 12:57:26 · answer #2 · answered by MLM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, my computer is set to automatically do virus scan every morning... I got a virus a while back so now I'm a bit paranoid.
I defragment when I remember to; like I'll go do it right now, but it's probably been atleast a month since I did it last. Though I think my computer may automatically do that too, because every time I go to defragment, it says it doesn't need to.
And doesn't your computer let you know when new Windows updates are available, when you're about to turn it off? If so, that's when I do them. When it tells me to.
2007-08-17 12:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by waterskater 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do all of it, I have automatic downloads for service packs Windows XP for my computer. I run Norton's once a month. I defrag every month at 3 am in the morning.
Then again I don't do any web browsing unless it's an official site. I don't open emails I don't know who the sender is. And I don't click on links people paste.
2007-08-17 12:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by krennao 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Routine Windows Updates: it notifies me whenever there is one, I download it, etc.
Defrag: Once a month for heavy usage.
Antivirus: Every single night. It's smart.
2007-08-17 12:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Erin W 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I do a virus scan everyday,and check for windows update once a day.
2007-08-17 12:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by TomatoMug 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do it almost daily
defrag in
start
programs
accessories
system tool
defrag
also before you defrag, clean out your system from unwated junk in the iex and hard drive.
the program from http://www.ccleaner.com is free and works very well and also fixes registry problems too
2007-08-17 12:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do it once a week and to defragmentate in windows clike start then all programs then assesories and then click sysytem tools and click defragmentate.
ps. sorry about the spelling, i am in a hurry
2007-08-17 12:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by Dark_dude 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
disc clean very often an defrag when it says u shud,u wanna kno where defrag is?all programs system tools k
2007-08-17 12:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both once a week, and anti-spyware, and registry cleaner
2007-08-17 12:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by sam 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋