Computer Setup #4
Windows XP

Services

  • Click on Start-->Control Panel-->Administrative Tools-->Services
    Or type: services.msc into "Run" in the Start Menu.

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    Be advised these settings are for this computer and may not be correct for yours. What's running in Windows Task Manager can be configured in "Services". Look at each service listed and determine the startup type for your computer. The three choices are Automatic, Disabled and Manual. If you choose "Automatic" this means the process starts when Windows boots and "Manual" means the process will start when needed and will save system resources. If you select "Disabled" this means that process won't startup! You may get some processes that won't allow you to change the startup type. By using Safe mode(F8)or hold down the "Alt" button and tapping (F10) you'll be able to change the startup type for that process.

    Digital Camera

  • Connect Camera-->Wizard-->Choose Pictures to Copy
    -->Picture Name and Destination-->Name for Group of
    Pictures-->Choose a Place to save Pictures.

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    Browsers

  • Firefox Browser Setup
  • Internet Explorer Browser Setup

    • Checklist

  • Defrag Hard Drive
  • Clean your Registry
  • Create Password Reset Disk
  • Error Checking
  • Update Virus Software

    • Perform the above steps now and periodically except for password reset disk option. Click here for information on recommended computer maintenance. Creating a password reset disk is only needed if you use a password to access your computer.