How do I enable/disable windows firewall?
- Click ‘Start’
- Click ‘Control Panel’
- Click ‘Network Connections’
- Right click ‘Local Area Connection’ and choose ‘Properties’
- Click ‘Settings’ on the ‘Advanced’ tab
- On ‘General’ tab choose On or Off (recommended), Click ‘OK’ and you’re done.
How do I use ‘Windows Update’?
- Go to http://update.microsoft.com and follow on screen instructions.
Or you can use the Automatic Update Feature by doing the following.
(If you experience any problems with windows update click here)
- Click ‘Start’
- Click ‘Control Panel’
- Open or double click ‘System’
- Click ‘Automatic Updates’ tab
- Choose your settings and then click ‘ok’ and you’re done.
How do I remove a program from windows?
- Click ‘Start’
- Click ‘Run’
- Type ‘appwiz.cpl’
- Find the program you wish to remove
- Click ‘Remove’ button on right hand side
- When uninstall window pops up follow on screen instructions.
How do I defragment my hard drive?
- Open ‘My Computer’
- Right-click the hard drive that you want to defragment, and then click ‘Properties’
- On the ‘Tools’ tab, click ‘Defragment Now…’
- Click ‘Defragment’