User Manual

7 Maintaining your computer
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter
explains how to use tools like Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating programs and drivers,
steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools
such as Disk Cleanup.
Using Disk Cleanup
Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the computer run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1. From the Start screen, type disk, and then select one of the following:
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Free up disk space on this PC
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Uninstall apps to free up disk space
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Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating programs and drivers
HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis. Updates can resolve issues
and bring new features and options to your computer. For example, older graphics components might not
work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the
most out of your equipment.
Go to
http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition,
register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available.
If you would like to update your programs and drivers, follow these instructions:
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
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From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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