Computer Tune-Up

My complete tune-up and optimization task list:

    • Listen to customers concerns and issues

 

    • Diagnose problems based on customer ‘s concerns

 

    • Troubleshoot problems and fix the issues

 

    • Check all hardware on the computer or laptop’s desktop, such as hard drive (slow or failing), memory, motherboard, video, sound, camera, USB and other ports, etc.

 

    • Clean computer or laptop as needed

 

    • Check internet (ISP provider and modem/wireless router), and run a speed test

 

    • Install a premium internet security or malware removal program, if not installed already

 

    • Run all infection and malware scans (rootkits, ransomware, viruses, worms, trojans, malware, BHO’s, etc.) with complete infection removal

 

    • Install additional programs as requested, such as Microsoft Office, financial programs, vendor software, etc.

 

    • Set up printers as requested

 

    • Set up new e-mail accounts

 

  • Recover data from non-bootable (dead) computers and hard drives as requested
    • Scan and fix corrupt system files

 

    • Remove obsolete and corrupt programs, files, temp and cache files, etc.

 

    • Complete all Windows or MAC OS updates

 

    • Check browsers and extensions

 

    • Security, applications, browser, install all current updates

 

    • Update BIOS and check settings. Upload latest drivers for the computer

 

    • Set up cloud storage and/or syncing to other devices

 

    • Set up external backup or cloud secure backup

 

    • Resetting the passwords for those locked out of their computer

 

  • Networking computers in the home or business as needed

How do I know my computer needs a tune-up?

What does a computer tune-up entail? Remember preventive maintenance is the key! Is your computer running slower and slower by the day? Are you getting unusual pop-ups, error messages, email and internet problems, programs needing updates? Guess what? Your computer needs a thorough tune-up!

Before you start, (we all have learned this the hard way) always back up your data on the cloud, on the network or on a storage flash drive or on your computer!

A computer tune-up keeps your computer safer from hackers by setting it up properly, removing and preventing infections such as adware, keyloggers, trojans, viruses, root kits and other malware such as browser hijackers. Updating and removing obsolete and corrupted files and programs is a big part of a tune-up for this also slows down a computer. The computer runs substantially faster in most cases from loading to the desktop to running applications and doing normal daily tasks after a tune-up.

If a computer is infected badly or the windows registry is damaged and key system files are corrupted / non bootup of OS, a clean install or repair install is recommended after backing up all data.

A tune up entails cleaning the outside/ inside of the computer with electrical grade air, and running a routine hardware diagnostics test of components. This is the list I do on a thorough normal tune-up:

  • Install a real time infection removal program such as Malwarebytes Premium 2025 with Browser Guard (protects Edge, Chrome, Firefox Browsers) Only use one internet security program on a computer.
  • Run a complete infection removal scan and delete/quarantine, repair if necessary
  • Update and install all windows cumulative updates (some are very large and time consuming) restarts are necessary
  • Set up desktop in an organized manner such as shortcuts, taskbar, etc.
  • Fix corrupt system files
  • Fix any issues that the computer user has with network, e-mails, printers, desktop, applications or new applications to install
  • Update windows hardware drivers from manufactures web site such as Bios, Chipset, Network, Graphics, Audio, Firmware, Etc.
  • Update all applications such as Microsoft office, Adobe acrobat or Acrobat reader, other specialized and current applications, and internet browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
  • Check and apply system settings properly
  • Run a registry scan program and repair /remove issues
  • Test Network and Internet and run a speed test (optimize)
  • Remove obsolete and corrupted files and programs and their remnants, including temporary cache files and temp files
  • Remove/disable start up programs that are not needed

A thorough computer tune-up is a lengthy process, but well worth it in the long run. Remember new computers also need to be set up properly!

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