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10 Tips for Working with your PC. |
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- Back up. Backing up your entire hard disk might be
impractical, but make sure all your data files, customization
files, Registry, and application configuration files are backed
up. Don't just do it once--make it a regular habit
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- Make sure you have up-to-date Windows startup disks (Control
Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Startup Disk). Be sure to
have copies of all your device drivers handy as well.
- Store your user names, passwords and software programs and keep them
somewhere safe. If you forget your Windows password, having it
in a file on your PC won't help you.
- The Windows Registry is not something to be fooled with unless
you have some experience using it already. Even if you are
familiar with the Registry, you should be extremely careful not
to stray from the task at hand or you'll risk severely damaging
your system.
- Did we mention that you should back up your PC?
- Partition your hard disk. Put your data files on a separate
volume from your operating system and programs. Put a copy of
your operating system on a separate hard disk as well: It will
make backups and re-installation of software much easier.
- Paste a copy of each program's serial number to its CD jewel
case, or use a permanent marker to write the number on the CD
itself (on the label side!).
- If you're on a network, keep a copy of all your network
settings (IP address, DNS, gateway, network card settings, and
so on) handy.
- If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you have no compelling
reason to open the case or upgrade your operating system or
applications, don't.
- No kidding, really: Backup is important.
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