Maintaining Your Computer

What this class covers
Everyone who uses a computer should be able to:

install and remove software
attach a mouse, modem, printer, or other peripheral
scan the hard drive
defragment the hard drive
change the screen colors and settings
troubleshoot basic problems

Prerequisites
To take this class, you should have a good working knowledge of Windows 95 or 98. You should be able to boot and shut down your computer, use the mouse, and understand the basic layout of the Windows 95/98 screen. You should know where the Start button is, and how to use the Start menu.

Part One:
Installing and Removing Software

Part Two:
Good Habits

Part Three:
Attaching Peripherals

Part Four:
Hard Drive Troubles

Part Five:
Controlling Your Environment

Part Six:
Lock-ups, Fatal Errors, and The Blue Screen of Death

Part Seven:
Upgrades and Repairs

Part Eight:
Windows Help

Part Nine:
Further Reading