Protect, Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer for Seniors

by Studio Visual Steps

• ISBN13: 9789059052574
• ISBN10: 9059052579
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-15
• Publisher: Visual Steps Publishing

Summary

Keeping one's computer fast, safe, and running reliably is the object of this helpful guide that explains the process of machine maintenance to seniors using detailed instructions and screen illustrations. Topics include keeping the hard drive safe, running cleaning tasks, diminishing the threat of viruses and spyware, and setting security options in Internet Explorer. Seniors can learn how to check their systems for errors and take control of their start-up programs using readily available software. Demonstrating how to create a preventive PC-maintenance plan, this accessible technology manual enables users to perform regular checkups on their computers, ensuring that they will continue to run smoothly.

Author Biography

Studio Visual Steps is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to producing useful and informative technology titles.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Visual Steps Newsletter	p. 10
Introduction to Visual Steps™	p. 10
Register Your Book	p. 11
What You Will Need	p. 11
How to Use This Book	p. 12
Prior Computer Experience	p. 13
Test Your Knowledge	p. 13
Website	p. 13
For Teachers	p. 13
The Screen Shots	p. 14
Security	p. 15
The Action Center in Windows 7	p. 16
The Security Center in Windows Vista	p. 19
The Security Center in Windows XP	p. 21
Seating Up the Windows Firewall in Windows 7	p. 22
Setting Up the Windows Firewall in Windows Vista	p. 24
Setting Up the Windows Firewall in Windows XP	p. 27
Download and Install Microsoft Security Essentials	p. 29
Scanning Your Computer	p. 35
Changing the Settings for Microsoft Security Essentials	p. 37
Security Settings in Internet Explorer	p. 39
Privacy Settings in Internet Explorer	p. 43
Phishing	p. 46
The SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer	p. 46
Pop-up Blocking	p. 48
Managing Add-ons in Internet Explorer	p. 50
Filtering Unwanted E-mail in Windows 7	p. 53
Filtering Unwanted E-mail in Windows Vista	p. 58
Filtering Unwanted E-mail in Windows XP	p. 64
Background Information	p. 67
Tips	p. 73
CleanUp	p. 77
Deleting the Browsing History	p. 78
Set the Number of Days for the History	p. 81
Deleting a Program	p. 84
Cleaning Up Your Computer in Windows 7	p. 86
Cleaning Up Your Computer in Windows Vista and XP	p. 91
Check Disk	p. 96
Defragmenting Your Computer in Windows 7	p. 99
Defragmenting Your Computer in Windows Vista	p. 102
Defragmenting Your Computer in Windows XP	p. 105
System Restore	p. 107
Creating Restore Points	p. 107
Restoring the System to an Earlier Point in Windows 7 and Vista	p. 111
Restoring the System to an Earlier Point in Windows XP	p. 115
Background Information	p. 117
Tips	p. 119
Keeping Your Computer Up-To-Date	p. 121
Using Windows Update in Windows 7 and Vista	p. 122
Using Windows Update in Windows XP	p. 125
Managing Autorun Programs	p. 127
Basic Information about the Windows 7 and Vista Systems	p. 131
Basic Information about the Windows XP System	p. 133
System Information	p. 136
Viewing the Experience Index in Windows 7 and Vista	p. 141
Visual Steps Website and Newsletter	p. 143
Background Information	p. 144
Appendices
How Do I Do That Again?	p. 151
Replacing the Antivirus Program	p. 152
Index	p. 157
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