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How NOT to Crash your Computer
By: Taylor Helsper
Introduction
Basic Computer Information
Common Issues
Conclusion
Questions
What is this lecture?
◦ Part of a CSE 4000 Independent Study Course
◦ “Practical Issues in Software Engineering”
What’s the point?
◦ To provide practical information to MSU students in
computer topics
Note: The products presented in this presentation are
merely examples and there are many alternatives that would
also work.
Introduction
Basic Computer Information
Common Issues
Conclusion
Questions
3 Main Parts
◦ Hard Drive
◦ Memory (RAM)
◦ Processor
The ‘Motherboard’ links them all together
Hard Disk Drive
◦ “Long Term Memory”
◦ Where files are saved
◦ Programs are installed
◦ Measured in Gigabytes (GB)
and Terabytes (TB)
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Memory (RAM)
◦ “Short Term Memory”
◦ Stores files being used
◦ Measured in Megabytes (MB)
and Gigabytes (GB)
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Processor
◦ “Brains”
◦ Performs all operations
◦ Speed measured in Hertz,
mostly Gigahertz (GHz)
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Introduction
Basic Computer Information
Common Issues
Conclusion
Questions
Virus Protection
Defragment the Hard Disk Drive
Add Memory
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http://www.corsair.com
Prevents viruses
Many Choices (Free)
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◦ AVG
◦ Microsoft Security Essentials
◦ Sophos
Stay up to date!
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Run Virus Scan
◦ Click on Tray Icon
◦ Click “Scan Now”
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Video Tutorials on How to
◦ Download
◦ Install
◦ Upgrade
◦ http://www.avg.com/us-en/tutorials.pnuid1285678304
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Defragging moves related files so they are
close together
Makes reading them faster
How to defragment
◦ Start ->
Accessories ->
System Tools ->
Disk Defragmenter
◦ Choose your Hard Drive
with Windows ( C: )
◦ Click Defragment
Upgrades “Short Term Memory”
Easy to install in a desktop, not on laptop
Do research, get the correct type!
2+ GB Recommended
http://www.corsair.com
Any Brand
◦ ATI / AMD
◦ NVIDEA
256+ MB Memory
Direct X 9.0+
http://www.amd.com
http://www.nvidia.com
Based on recommended settings for
Photoshop / CAD Programs used
Issues?
◦ Update the driver
No issues?
http://www.amd.com
◦ Don’t break it
http://www.nvidia.com
Move Files to External Hard Drive
Uninstall Junk
Stay Organized
Run ‘Disk Cleanup’
Clipart
Same as a HUGE thumbdrive
Inexpensive ($50 - $100)
Connect with USB
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Search on newegg.com
Remove programs you do not use
◦ Search through start menu
◦ Uninstall
Start ->
Control Panel ->
Uninstall a program
◦ You can sort by size
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Deletes
◦ Temporary Files
◦ Recycle Bin Files
Start ->
Accessories ->
System Tools ->
Disk Cleanup
Pick C: Drive
…
There are many good alternatives
Antivirus
◦ Sophos is supported by MSU ITS
Spyware Removal
◦ Sophos
ITS
Website: http://www.sophos.com
Tutorials
http://www.sophos.com
Two Popular Brands
◦ AMD
◦ Intel
Brand does not matter
Pay attention to
Look at recommendations for
your programs
http://www.amd.com
◦ Speed (GHz)
◦ Number of Cores (1,2,4)
http://www.intel.com/
Note: AMD and Intel speeds are measures different, so you cannot compare between
brands.
Short Answer
◦ No
Long Answer
◦ Only if you are running extremely low on hard drive
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It’s hard to tell
If you notice anything wrong
◦ Run a virus / spyware scan
◦ Defrag your Hard Drive
Make schedules
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Two possibilities
◦ Your have a regular virus
Fix by updating your virus software
or virus definitions
Run a virus scan
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◦ You have a virus that acts like virus software
It asks you to buy and download their software to
remove it
DON’T DO IT!
Update your real virus software and run a scan
Most files are important
Only delete your own files
Remove programs by going to
Start->
Control Panel->
Uninstall a program
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Microsoft
Internet Explorer
http://windows.microsoft.com/ie9
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
http://www.google.com/chrome/
There are many browser options. These are three popular choices.
Update your Operating System
◦ Windows
◦ Linux
◦ Mac
Keep virus protection up to date
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Keep them in one place
◦ My Documents
◦ Thumbdrive
◦ External Hard Drive
Name folders well
Make Backups!
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Example Using Microsoft Security Essentials
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Open Program (Click Tray Icon)
Choose Custom Scan
Click Scan Now
Check the box next to your thumbdrive
Click OK
See recommendations by MSU ITS
Make sure to install updates
If it runs Windows
◦ Use it
apple.com/macbookpro
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
Delete Trash / SPAM
Outlook
◦ Downloads E-Mails to your computer
Compress Folders
It tells you what your computer is running
Control + Alt + Delete -> Start Task Manager
Check for processes that are running at a
high percent
Get Information from Task Manager
Restart
Run Virus Scan
Defrag
Hard Drives can crash!
Keep your files backed up
If you think your hard drive might be going bad,
try this:
◦ http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
◦ Download and run the diagnostic program for the maker
of your Hard Drive
◦ Or, ask someone for help
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Virus Protection
Backup Files
Ask for Help
Information came from my general knowledge
due to experience and classes here at MSU.
All images used have the appropriate links
below them or came from Microsoft Clip Art.