By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain
your computer, help increase your PC speed, and help keep it running
smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and
Windows XP Service Pack 3 to help make your computer faster, maintain your computer efficiently, and help safeguard your privacy when you're online.
Note:
Some of the tools mentioned in this article require you to be logged on
as an administrator. If you aren't logged on as an administrator, you
can only change settings that apply to your user account.
1. Remove spyware, and help protect your computer from viruses