Assorted Windows Applications

Symantec

  • Double-click the yellow sheild icon in the system tray (next to the clock)
  • Click "Live Update." A new window opens.
  • Click "Next" and "Yes" to search for and install any new virus definitions.
  • Click "Finish" and then "Exit" Symantec.
    The Live Update should be checked twice a week.

AdAware SE

  • AdAware is in Start > All Programs > Anti-Virus
  • Click "Check for updates now" (above the big start button in the lower right)
  • Click "Connect" and then "OK" to download updated definitions.
  • To scan your harddrive for spyware, click "Start" on the main screen, then "Next."
  • If spyware is found, check each entry and click "delete"
    The definitions should be checked weekly or every other week (depending on your browsing habits.

Spybot

  • Spybot is in Start > All Programs > Anti-Virus
  • Click "Search for Updates"
  • Check the updates you want. The large virus definitions should be sufficient usually.
  • Click "Download Updates" (upper right) and let it run.
  • Click "Check for Problems" to search your harddrive for spyware.
  • If spyware is found, check each entry and click "remove."
    The defintions should be updated weekly or every other week, depending on your browsing habits.

Nero

  • Nero SmartStart is pinned to the main Windows Start menu.
  • Click the star on the far left.
  • Choose what you want to do: make a data CD, copy a CD, make an audio CD, etc.
  • To make a Data CD:
    • Click "Add" and browse for the files you want on the CD.
    • Double-click files (or click "Add") to add them to the burn list (select multiple files by using ctrl or ctrl-a).
    • Click "Finished" when you have all the files you want.
    • Make sure the status bar along the bottom remains blue. Do not add so many files that it turns yellow or red!
    • Click "Next"
    • Name your disk and make sure the "verify data after burning" option is checked.
    • Click "Burn" and wait. That is all!
  • To make an Image CD:
    • See the excellent guide at http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/nero5.html

Disk Defragmenter

  • Disk Defragmenter is in Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
  • Click "Defragment" and wait about an hour.
    This should be done at least once a month.

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