PC Maintenance Tips

Copy files to cd by microsoft
Windows xp has a cdburn program built in.
Your PC must have a CD burner hardware to
utilize this program. 
Just cut and paste into the CD folder
and click 
"Write these files to CD" on the  
top left of corner of the cd folder
windows.
The link below leads to a more
detailed description Microsoft site
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/maintain/copytocd.mspx

Maintenance task that improve performance

Uninstall unused software programs will free 
up disk space and memory usage.
Install antispyware programs.
Spyware programs install itself
in your pc and is used to send 
information to the author.
You need a good antisyware to rid 
of these nuisance spywares.
One of the most popular antispyware
is adaware
by Lavasoft.


Clear the temporary folders
Some temporary files created by 
programs when you use the PC need to be
cleared from time to time.
Windows has such a tool built in.
Go to 
Start - programs - Accessories 
-System tools Disk Cleanup.
Run this program weekly wiil
help to improve PC performance.

Disk Defragmentation
After a period of running, the computer
will build up fragmented files. This will
slow down the rate at which the CPU
access the files.
To run this program, 
Go to 
Start - All Programs - Accessories
- System Tools - Disk Defragmenter.
Depending on the condition of your
files, the process make take up to 
several hours to complete. Probably 
run it overnight will be a good idea.
Unattended Xp Installation and SP2 integration
Install Windows XP unattended with all
required fields ready filled in a txt file.
Integrate Windows XP service pack into the
Original Windows XP CD
http://www.geocities.com/tonykwa2000/unattended