Windows Tutorial 9

Maintaining Hardware and Software

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Objectives
Back up and restore files Create a system restore point Install and uninstall software Maintain hard disks Enable and disable hardware devices Install and update device drivers Adjust monitor settings Set up multiple monitors Install and set up printers

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Backing Up Files

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Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore Center Click Back up files Follow the steps in the wizard. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation

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Backing Up Files

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Backing Up Files
Where to Save Your Backup File
Internal hard drive External hard drive Writeable disc Network folder

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Back up files Back up computer

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Backing Up Files

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Restoring Files and Folders

You restore files using the Restore Files Wizard, which you also start from the Backup and Restore Center window

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Creating a System Restore Point

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To save system files without affecting your personal files, you can use System Restore Click the Start button, point to All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click System Restore. (If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.) Click the open System Protection link in the System Restore dialog box Click the System Protection tab, if necessary, then click the Create button Enter a description to help you identify the restore point, then click the Create button Click the OK button
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Creating a System Restore Point

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Installing Software
You can install software from at least three locations: from a CD or DVD, Web site, or network folder

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Uninstalling a Software Program

Click the Start button on the taskbar, click Control Panel, click Programs, then click Programs and Features

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Installing a Software Update

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Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Update In the left pane, click Check for updates, then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer If Windows finds updates, click View available updates Select the updates you want to install, then click Install. (If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.) Restart your computer, if necessary
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Viewing Installed Updates

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Maintaining Hard Disks

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Defragmenting a drive organizes clusters so that files are stored most efficiently Viewing Hard Disk Properties
Click the Start button, and then click Computer Right-click a hard disk in the Computer window, and then click Properties on the shortcut menu

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Maintaining Hard Disks

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Checking for Partitions

A partition (sometimes called a volume) is part of a hard disk that works like a separate disk

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Deleting Unnecessary Files with Disk Cleanup

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In the Local Disk (C:) Properties dialog box, click the General tab Click the Disk Cleanup button

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Checking a Hard Disk for Errors

In the Local Disk (C:) Properties dialog box, click the Tools tab

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Defragmenting a Disk

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Working with Devices and Drivers

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Enabling and Disabling Devices

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Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation Expand the list of devices as necessary, then click a device If the device is disabled, click the Enable button on the toolbar to enable it. If the device is enabled, click the Disable button on the toolbar to disable it
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Enabling and Disabling Devices

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Maintaining Your Monitor

Brightness and contrast Display resolution
Native resolution

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Color settings Screen refresh rate Screen text and icons

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Adjusting the Display Refresh Rate

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Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Personalization, click Personalization, and then click Display Settings Click the Advanced Settings button Click the Monitor tab Click the Screen refresh rate button, then click a refresh rate

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Setting Up and Extending the Desktop and Multiple Monitors

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Physically connect the additional monitor to your computer In the New Display Detected dialog box, click the Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended) option button Click the Left or Right option button Click the OK button

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Setting Up and Extending the Desktop and Multiple Monitors

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Installing a Local Printer

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Follow the printer manufacturers instructions to connect the printer to your computer If Windows does not automatically detect the printer and install its drivers, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers Click the Add a printer button on the toolbar In the Add Printer Wizard, click Add a local printer
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Installing a Local Printer

Click the Next button to accept the existing printer port Select the printer manufacturer and the printer name, and then click the Next button Enter a printer name, and then click the Next button Click the Finish button

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Installing a Local Printer

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