Service Your Own Windows PC.

BACK UP IMPORTANT FILES AND FOLDERS «

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Okay, before we do anything drastic, I do know it's a silly question but, have you backed up your important files recently? you know, just in case anything ever goes wrong! The main reason you need to backup important data before servicing is because: If you have a problem and have had it for a while, any programs that you have installed, and files or data created by you since the "glitch" first got in, is at a very high risk of being destroyed during the service. I don't know how to back up my files I can't, I don't have a CD writer. Yes, all backed up and ready to service

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QUICK-SERVICE STEPS (ALL)

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Please be aware that this procedure is just one way of servicing your computer. This procedure was originally written and tailored by me to help me perform my often-used standard procedures on customers computers. Now you can also use it online.

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How To Format A Hard Drive

One of my most popular pages and most asked question so I'll put this link right here so you'll find it easy. (it is always available in the right column too) Teaches you how to prepare a hard drive for use with Windows '98™. I will have the XP page ready by next month.

bendigolive.com\tutor\formathardisk.htm

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Computer Drivers

Windows™ comes with a few drivers of its own but it's always worth checking out your manufacturers web site for the latest drivers for all of your peripherals. Find out what you need to know about drivers such as what they are, what they do and where to get them.

bendigolive.com\computers\drivers.htm

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How To Create A Startup Disk

Step-by-step guide to creating a Windows™ Startup Disk. Includes links to bootdisks for all operating systems.

bendigolive.com\computers\startupdisk.htm

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How To Change Your Screen Resolution

Most websites (including Bendigo Live) are set to view at 800x600 screen resolution. Sometimes you might need to set higher or lower depending on what you are doing. Here's the instructions for doing that in Windows 95 right up to XP™.

bendigolive.com\tutor\reschange.htm

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Learn How To Use Notepad Properly

Windows Notepad™ is one of the handiest programs to use if you know how to use it. I draw up most of Bendigo Live using this simple program and show you how to use it here.

bendigolive.com\tutor\notepad.htm

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Why You Should Worry About Spyware

Wondering what all the hullabaloo about spyware is? Don't think you're affected? Think again as you read the who what where of spyware.

bendigolive.com\computers\spyware.htm

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