For beep & freeze, for when it seems like someone has taken over your computer and for when your computer is generally messed up for whatever reason.
The items with the asterisks should be done on a daily basis.
*CHECK YOUR REMOTE ACCESS
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel
Click the System icon
Look for Remote settings
Make sure the Remote box is not checked
DISABLE OR REMOVE ANY TOOLBARS you don't use. The Yahoo toolbar was problematic on my computer.
*CLEAR COOKIES, TEMPORARY INTERET FOLDER, PASSWORDS, HISTORY, ETC.
*MAKE SURE YOUR FIREWALL IS ON
*RUN VIRUS SCAN
*DEFRAGMENT
SYSTEM RESTORE - unless you can't find a restore date from before your computer started acting up
CLEAN YOUR COMPUTER
Turn it off and unplug it.
Remove the cover and use a can of compressed air
and/or
a soft artist's brush - wide, flat with soft bristles
Don't vacuum your computer.
Check your "pieces and parts" to make sure they are snug, inspect wiring and soldering.
Finally, turn on your computer with the cover off and check to see if the fans are all working.
BEEP AND FREEZE CODES (Helpful but not definitive)
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
Save your pics and documents to a flash drive or disc
Reformat your computer (aka reinstall your operating system)
Rename your computer through System - under Advanced Settings
Make sure the Remote Assistance box is not checked
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