All computers no matter on the operating system requires a certain level of routine maintenance in order to run at the most optimal level   If a computer system is neglected it could result in program crashes, slow performance, system freeze, and the classic Blue Screen of Death.  Deleting unnecessary files that your computer stores is an easy and simply way to free up both memory, and hard drive space while improving overall performance

Disk Clean-Ups

• Updating Operating System w/ Service Packs decreases size of our hard drives as every service pack is stored on your system.
• Unused and Installed programs takes up unnecessary space on the drive as they remain in temporary folders.  It may require a larger drive or mulilation of the hard drive partition.
• Clean-up and defragmentation of the operating system Register file (Unused register keys, and fragmentation, slows down computer boot-up time and overall performance in the computer.  This is result of everyday use, installation of programs, software updates, and uninstalled programs.  All leave behind segments of code within the register.  (To reduce this occurrence we recommended using a commercial available a uninstaller program.)

The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains settings for low-level operating system components as well as the applications running on the platform: the kernel, device drivers, services, SAM, user interface and third party applications all make use of the registry. The registry also provides a means to access counters for profiling system performance.

A fatal result is that the drive becomes full to capacity and fails to boot-up – resulting a blue screen of death.  Another factor is SPEED.  Over a period of time your drive will become defragment resulting in slower and slower access response.

**Note: What is file system fragmentation, sometimes called file system aging, is the inability of a file system to lay out related data sequentially (contiguously), an inherent phenomenon in storage-backed file systems that allow in-place modification of their contents.  File system fragmentation increases disk head movement or seeks, which are known to hinder throughput.

To correct the existing fragmentation is to reorganize files and free space back into contiguous areas, a process called defragmentation.  To correct this problem and prevent future problems a defragmentation program could be installed which monitors the percentage of fragmentation and corrects it before it effect the speed of your drive.  To avoid excessive processing time the program can either be manual performed or scheduled during off-hours.

Disk Partitioning & Resizing

Disk partitioning is the act of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units.  These are referred to as partitions.  This includes creating, resize, delete, and manipulate these partitions on the hard disk to accommodate the operating system and programs.

Advantages:

• Separation of the operating system (OS) and program files from user files. This allows image backups (or clones) to be made of only the operating system and installed software
• Keeping frequently used programs and data near each other.
• Protecting or isolating files, to make it easier to recover a corrupted file system or operating system installation. If one partition is corrupted, other file systems may not be affected.
• Having a separate area for operating system virtual memory swapping/paging
• Use of multi-boot setups, which allow users to have more than one operating system on a single computer.
• Raising overall computer performance on systems where smaller file systems are more efficient. For instance, large hard drives with only one NTFS file system typically have a very large sequentially accessed Master File Table (MFT) and it generally takes more time to read this MFT than the smaller MFTs of smaller partitions

Our routine computer we offer but not limited to the following:

• Update any anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard drive.
• Removal of all Files associated with Temporary Internet Files, Installation of Programs, setup logs, recycle bin, Junk folder, and any downloaded program files.  (If you wish to have this directory cleaned, be sure to transfer any programs you wish to save into a different folder.)
• Ruminates of various application installers that copy the whole install into a hidden directory.
• Removal of any unused or rarely used programs from your computer.
• Removal of thumbnails stored images (plus if requested disable function from storing thumbnail Images)
• Clean and Remove all unused register entries contained within the computer system’s register file and if needed defragmentation of register file.
• Deleting old system restore files of previous installed programs. (If requested this feature can be turned off.)
• Removal of unnecessary startup programs (freeing available memory)
• Disabling Hibernation mode
• Reducing the PAGE.sys file if the necessary RAM is in place.
• Additional language packs installed by another program.
• OS (Operating System) Updates via software and/or web updates.
• Defragmentation of the complete drive.

And… The greatest space killer is WinSXS, which is associated with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 machine.  It can devour as much as 10 or more gigabits.  It becomes even higher after installing a service pack, like SP1 for Windows 7.  What is WinSxs, it stores older version of all dll and component files.

Dust & Corrosive Particules

CCC - System Blow-Out
Computer's overtime will build-up in dust and corrosive particules. This debrie enter the system in various ways. A computer produces a electrica field within the closed chasis acting as magnets for dust and corrosive particules which enter from opening withing the computer's chasis. Computer fans even though they are necessary for properly dissipating heat can compound the problems as they either create a vacumm inside the PC sucking the air into the case or by blowing directly until the components inside the PC -- casuing a hardened cake like layer to form. This cake like forsting can cause over a period of time the overheating of sensative components. This can increase the risk of a component failure and stability of the computer.

In the majority of service preformed by CCC we will perform some type of remove of the dust from our client's computer or device.. This is accomplished by using an air compressor with a reduced PSI between 5 and 10 psi so as not to damage any of the components. This will allow us to properly examines the computer and determine if any components have been effected and are no longer working properly.

We can discuss with our client's alteratives in helping to reduce the amount of dust build-up on either the desktop, monitor, keyboard, and printer devices. Some of the options may not be aesthetics appealing as they change outside appearance while others can involve more elaborate installations. They may include adding filters on the chassis vents or using specialize dust covers (which act as filters). The filters resemble a cover but are design to allow the flow of air. They are available for the computer chassis, printers, keyboards, and monitors.

CCC - Service Time
The service time will depend on the cause of the problem and whether or not it can be performed successfully on-site or require an in shop repair. The standard allocation is 60 minutes but usually the problem can be evaluated within 15 to 30 minutes or sooner.

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Last Update: 9/6/15 0:38