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    This document provides step-by-step procedures for maintaining computer equipment and systems, including how to: backup and restore a computer by creating a system image on an external hard drive; start disk defragmentation by analyzing and defragmenting disks; access safe mode after restarting into advanced startup options; clear RAM cache and update software to improve performance; identify top 5 causes of computers running slowly like low RAM, old hard drive, too many background programs; and show hidden files in Windows 10 by changing folder and search options in File Explorer.

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    This document provides step-by-step procedures for maintaining computer equipment and systems, including how to: backup and restore a computer by creating a system image on an external hard drive; start disk defragmentation by analyzing and defragmenting disks; access safe mode after restarting into advanced startup options; clear RAM cache and update software to improve performance; identify top 5 causes of computers running slowly like low RAM, old hard drive, too many background programs; and show hidden files in Windows 10 by changing folder and search options in File Explorer.

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    This document provides step-by-step procedures for maintaining computer equipment and systems, including how to: backup and restore a computer by creating a system image on an external hard drive; start disk defragmentation by analyzing and defragmenting disks; access safe mode after restarting into advanced startup options; clear RAM cache and update software to improve performance; identify top 5 causes of computers running slowly like low RAM, old hard drive, too many background programs; and show hidden files in Windows 10 by changing folder and search options in File Explorer.

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    This document provides step-by-step procedures for maintaining computer equipment and systems, including how to: backup and restore a computer by creating a system image on an external hard drive; start disk defragmentation by analyzing and defragmenting disks; access safe mode after restarting into advanced startup options; clear RAM cache and update software to improve performance; identify top 5 causes of computers running slowly like low RAM, old hard drive, too many background programs; and show hidden files in Windows 10 by changing folder and search options in File Explorer.

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    OUTPUT #5 – MAINTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

    • STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE ON HOW TO BACKUP AND RESTORE COMPUTER

    1. Connect your external hard drive.

    Note: If you don’t have an external drive, get one. This is the easiest and most efficient way to create a
    backup.

    2. Open the Control Panel

    Note: You can access the Control Panel by clicking the Start button and typing “Control Panel” into the
    search bar.

    3. Click the Backup and Restore option

    Note: In the Control Panel, you should see a Systems and Security section. In the column below that,
    there should be a Backup and Restore link.

    4. Click the Create a system image option on the left side of the window.

    Note: Windows will ask where you want to save your backup. Choose On a hard disk and select your
    external hard drive from the options.

    5. Click Start backup

    Note: After you’ve selected your desired storage drive, Windows will give you the option to begin your
    backup. Click Start to initiate the process.

    • STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE ON HOW TO START DEFRAGMENT

    1. Click the Start menu or Windows button.


    2. Select Control Panel, then System and Security.
    3. Under Administrative Tools, click Defragment your hard drive.
    4. Select Analyze disk. …
    5. If you need to manually defrag your disk, click Defragment disk.

    • STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE ON HOW TO ACCESS SAFE MODE

    1. Press Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn’t work, select the
    Start button, then select Settings .
    2. Select System > Recovery .
    3. Under Recovery options, next to Advanced startup, select Restart now.
    4. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options
    > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to enter your BitLocker recovery key.
    5. After your PC restarts, you’ll see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start your PC in Safe
    Mode. Or if you’ll need to use the internet, select 5 or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

    • STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE ON HOW TO CLEAN YOUR (RAM)

    1. Restart your device.


    2. Try other browsers. …
    3. Clear RAM cache. …
    4. Update software to latest versions. …
    5. Delete unused extensions. …
    6. Monitor RAM usage with Task Manager.

    • FIVE (5) CAUSES OF COMPUTER TO SLOW

    1. Running out of RAM (Random Access Memory)


    2. Old or fragmented hard drive.
    3. Too many background programs.
    4. Too many startup programs.
    5. Malware or viruses.

    • STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SHOW HIDDEN FILES (Windows 10)

    1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar.


    2. Select View > Options > Change folder and search options.
    3. Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and
    OK.

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