Computer Tune-up (Windows PCs)

Free Windows Software

Legal, free and reputable programs

Other Free Software and Stuff (the first group are 'must haves' for computer protection). Always keep security software up to date (as in 'check for updates').

Mostly Utilities

Free Web Browsers:

Sort-of Free:


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Tweakers:


Computer Tune-up and Maintenance (Out of Date Section)
Don't touch a thing unless you know how to get out of trouble and - most important - don't ask me. If your copy of XP is old, I recommend the Service Pack 3 update. In time-honoured computer tradition, this section starts with number zero.

Please Note
Sections here started in 2000 and were intended for Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Operating Systems. They have not been updated much and are well out of date now. Many of the problems on older PCs were with limited memory and storage but these days that is not a problem. Some of it might still be relevant but you must regard the advice as being at your own risk.

0 The Workstation
1 The Hard Disc Drive
2 Performance Gobblers
3 Tweaks & Upgrades
4 The Virus Threat
5 Web Browser
6 Trouble

It is good policy to make changes one at a time and reboot the computer between changes if you are not confident, then you can undo things more easily. Windows XP has a useful 'roll-back' feature. First thing to do is install an antivirus program and a firewall make sure that they are frequently updated (they all have an update facility). An unprotected computer on the internet will certainly attract trouble within a short time.


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