- Keep applications up to date (install PSI Secunia to keep non-Windows programs secure)
- Set Windows Automatic Update On (choose how you updates installed)
- Restart your PC once or twice a week (this allows windows to 'reset' itself)
- Clean out Temp and other invalid files weekly (install and run CCleaner - cleaner only!)
- Be sure to keep your Anti-virus program (only one!) activated and installed (favorite free applications that are rated high are Avast 2015 and AVG)
- Protect yourself against Malware and scan weekly (install Malwarebytes free software)
- Periodically review and remove installed programs you do not use (either use Windows Uninstall via Control Panel or Revo Uninstaller Free ... use carefully and read each step)
- NEVER install ANY software without reading and confirming each step of the installation to be sure you are not accepting unwanted toolbars, 3rd party added programs, etc. Consider installing Unchecky to warn you if added programs are about to be installed.
- Be sure System Restore is set and active (this allows you to return to a previously 'good' point in time when your system was operating correctly
