The windows 7 operating system can be better maintained through the control panel where the operating system status can be monitored. In this section, backups to create an alternate location for information to be stored can be configured. This will allow for automatic backups to another location such as a drive. When set, information and other sensitive data will remain safe in case of virus attack at one drive or any other location within the operating system. In other cases, reliability and system history can be used to configure the operating system to enable it perform optimally.
The following steps highlights the procedures taken to perform a hard disk clean up exercise. 1. On the start button, navigate to all programs folder. 2. Under all programs navigate to the accessories and then system tools section. 3. In this section, a hard disk scan can be performed to determine the total space.
Windows then selects files using the checkbox to remove and free up additional space.
The disc clean up utility removes unnecessary files that hide within the system in order to enhance operating system efficiency. Hard disk fragmentation will help in maintaining windows 7 file systems. It does this through reorganizing the contents of the hard disk to form the smallest possible fragments while at the same time free up space.
Defragmentation on the other side increases efficiency by allowing a faster read write process over hard disk surfaces. Besides this, defragmentation also helps to reduce the time that programs take to load, and in other cases open files. This is because the hard disk regions can be accessed much faster due to reduced time to locate file systems in between the spaces caused by fragmentation. This occurs through the following steps. 1. Click on the start button. 2. Click on my computer and then right click the local disk C. 3. Choose properties then navigate to the tools tab, then select the defragment button. Installing the Microsoft security essentials and performing regular security scans. Windows 7 does not have an antivirus program installed compared to the window 8 operating system. The Microsoft security essential is a program that guards the computer system against any virus attack. Regular updates need to be installed to counter attack new threats. This process occurs through the following steps.1. On the start button, navigate to all programs and select the Microsoft security essentials.2. Click the link to open the user interface.3. Select the update tab and check for current definitions from Microsoft servers4. Navigate to the home button and select the full scan option, then scan the system for any virus.
5. Click the history tab and review the detected items, manually removing each if present.Hard disk errors occur frequently due to daily computer operations. Errors occur as a result of power issues, when there is a write or erase operation. In other cases, virus attacks can cause some sections of the hard disk to remain unusable hence bringing performance related issues.A hard disk scan needs to be performed in order to ascertain the presence of hard disk errors. This can be done by1. Clicking the start button then navigating to my computer section.2. Right clicking the local disk c and navigating to the properties section.3. In the properties dialogue, select the tools and navigate to the check disc for errors.This will scan the local disc for known hard disc error and give a report.The windows 7 need to be updated by installing current system patches and other windows updates.1. On the start button, navigate to the control panel and click the link.2. In the control panel section, select the system security link.3. Click the windows update link and check for updates Temporary internet files need to be cleared to free up hard disk space in order to optimize windows 7. This can be done by clicking on the start button then navigating to the control panel section. In the control panel section, one needs to select the network and internet then navigate to the internet options.
At this point, navigate to the browsing history section then have the check box to delete the browsing history.Scheduling task Windows 7 lets one optimize the operations by scheduling some tasks to allow them continue at given times.
This can be configured through selecting the start button, selecting the control panel then navigating to the system and security link. In this section, navigate to administrative tools then select the schedule tasks option.
At this point, a task description ensures that tasks run at appropriate times. To create a task, create a folder to display a message on the screen. After this, click on the created folder then selects the basic task. Windows 7 supports multiple users, each with a different profile with separate programs and settings. One can switch through the start menu if someone else wants to use the computer.This is important as it helps in optimizing visual effects. This affects computer's performance. In order to adjust settings, navigate to my computer through the start button. In this section, choose the advanced tab and then navigate to the settings section. At this point, select the setting that suits the specifications of the computer. This helps to create space in the hard disk. To make these changes, navigate to the control panel through the start button. At this point, select the uninstall link and navigate to the list of installed programs. At this point, select the program then navigate upwards and select the uninstall tab to remove the program. Windows 7 performance can be increased by disabling some visual effects. These effects can be disabled through the control panel through the start button. At this point, select optimize visual display and adjust settings for best performance according to system specifications.
This study guide lets one maintain and optimize the Windows 7 operating system. It ensures that an administrator can completely understand every fundamental aspect in maintenance and optimization.
