Win XP Maintenance Schedule
Following a strict regimen of antivirus scans and spyware sweeps will protect your PC from malware. The good news is you can probably configure your apps to do the legwork automatically.
1. Download antivius definitions - daily
2. Download anti-spy-ware definitions - weekly
3. Perform a full antivirus scan - weekly
4. Perform a full anti-spyware scan - weekly
5. Check firewall software for updates - monthly
6. Defrag your hard drives - monthly
7. Check for Windows updates - twice a month
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