Scanned & Defragmented

[Jesse Williams]

After work, I came home and did my work on the computers that occurs every other Tuesday. Scanned and Defragmented the Windows 8.1 desktop as well as the Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit laptops. My medicine wanted me to take a nap, but I didn't. So, now I am tired. Good night all!

 

[maxie]

Windows 8 automatically performs a number of maintenance tasks for you, including smart system diagnostics, checking to see if any updates are available for your software (including Windows 8 itself and performing security scans.


The Link below will explain the Settings ..


How to Perform Scheduled Maintenance in Windows 8: 5 Steps

 

[Jesse Williams]

Yes, Maxie I know. But, I prefer to do the defragmenter manually. But, it is set to automatic defrags as monthly.

 

[maxie]

I have never used it Mate

 

[Jesse Williams]

It seems to work pretty good.

 

[maxie]

What other Maintenance do you do weekly ? ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

I do a scan with Malwarebytes and Pands Cloud Cleaner.

 

[maxie]

Good idea better safe than sorry ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

Yep...They work pretty good.

 

[Jesse Williams]

But, I do these scans every other week. I just do a quick scan every day and check for updates. I know Windows will automatically check for updates, but I would rather do it myself. I like to see and know what it's doing.

 

[maxie]

That is a good idea .. I usually Install the Updates on a spare Computer first which i use for testing ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

Well, unfortunately I don't have a spare computer. We have my mom's 8.1 desktop, my laptop, and my sisters' laptop. They all have an everyday user.

 

[maxie]

Is your ISP going to set up your new Router ? ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

I don't know. They should if it has to be compatible with a house phone. But, I am not going to give them the old router and then wait until the next week without Internet for them to hook our new system up. So, I am wondering if ISPs will do that. Do you know?

 

[maxie]

Who is your ISP ? ... I am sure they will let you keep the old one until it is replaced ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

Coosa Cable Company...They are our local ISP that serves for Central Alabama and St. Clair County, Alabama.

 

[maxie]

What sort of a Package do you have with them ? ....

 

[Jesse Williams]

It's the Express Package...Almost top of the line. They said it wouldn't interfere with my internet.

 

[maxie]

Sounds good .... So you do not have the TV Package with them ? ....

 

[Jesse Williams]

No. For TV, we have DirecTV.