If ever you see these icons on the lower right of your Windows Screen, then it's time to download or install these updates from Microsoft. Just roll your mouse over one of the icons pictured to your right, and follow the directions. OR, just click here to have it done for you!
You won't break anything so don't be nervous. These updates come out often & should be installed ASAP Sometimes, they will actually fix the small glitches on your computer. Many times, they will help prevent viruses or malware.

The pros use it. You should too! First, download it here. Then install it. (When installing, it will ask you to install shortcut links everywhere, and Yahoo! toolbar. You don't need that stuff.

1. Start the Program (Located in the Start Menu).

2. On the left side Cleaner should be highlighted.

3. Personally, I uncheck Autocomplete form history and cookies.

4. Press the Run Cleaner button.

5. Let run for a couple minutes.

NEXT

6. On the left side, click the Registry button.

7. Press Scan for Issues button. Takes 30 seconds.

8. When the small window appears select Fix Selected Issues.

9. Repeat steps 6 - 8 until no items appear.

Or, watch a Youtube video on how to do it

If you have Windows XP, this is not automatically done for you like Windows Vista or Windows 7 does. Through time, your files/folders/data become split into pieces and placed in areas on your hard drive where they will fit nicely. Your computer becomes slower because it has to retrieve all the split pieces placed at the different locations. As you can imagine, this is not efficient. So, you defragment! It's real simple and feels good when you are done.

1. Go to My Computer (Located in the Start Menu).

2. Right click your C: Drive (It'll have a title that you or your computer manufacturer named it).

3. Select Properties at the bottom of the tiny menu.

4. Click the Tools tab on the top of the window that popped up.

5. Select Defrag Now.

6. Click Defragment. (This may take from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the level of severity, so LET IT RUN OVERNIGHT!)

Or, watch a Youtube video on how to do it.

1. Unplug modem. (that thing the cable or phone line plugs into)

2. Unplug router. (That thing that has antennas on it.)

3. Restart computer.

4. Once computer desktop is visible and loaded...

5. Plug in modem and wait 20 seconds till the appropriate lights stay lit.

6. Plug in router wait 20 seconds till the appropriate lights stay lit.

7. Try the internet.