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Here it is; the computer that you have always wanted. The manual tells you very little about why or how to use many of the programs on it. You know you are supposed to clean the hard drive but you are not quite sure how to do that. What is antispyware? Well I can answer many of those questions for you and a few more.

First things first; Let us start with what certain programs do. The antiviral software keeps harmful files from getting on your computer or removes them once they are on your computer. Antispyware removes spyware that is attached to some programs or files that you receive or download. It is usually harmless, but not always. A Firewall is like a bomb shelter for your computer, it blocks the bad guys, or hackers from getting into your computer and tells you when they try. Always keep these programs up to date.

You should run your antiviral programs and antispyware programs daily to keep your computer free of harmful content. This content can make your computer run slow, or completely wipe out the data on your hard drive.

When you download and run a program, many files are left in temporary folders and other folders that you know longer need. Every website you visit leaves a file on your computer so you need to clean out the cookies and cache files. There are some good programs out there that will do this for you with just a few clicks. You can find them free or at a small cost. Make sure to keep all of your software up to date.

A registry cleaner can keep your registry clean by removing old file strings, which will keep your computer running better. Keep an anti spyware program on to help you to avoid and clean any spyware from your computer that comes along with some programs like free ones.

Remove any programs from your computer that you do not use. Use the uninstall program that came with your computer, never just delete a program folder. Run the registry cleaner weekly as it will remove stray file strings left on your computer after programs and files are removed.

If you keep up with all of these procedures, this should provide enough maintenance for your computer to run smoothly. If a problem develops run your antiviral software, or your PC doctor program to try to pinpoint the problem. There is also online help available for most computers.