Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Computer Magazines
- Diagnostic Utility Program
Step1
Buy one of the leading utility programs, such as Symantec's Norton Utilities, TouchStone Software's CheckIt Diagnostic Suite, or Network Associates' First Aid or Nuts & Bolts.
Step2
Check reviews and ratings on the Internet or in computer magazines to narrow your buying decision.
Step3
Look for a program that provides hardware, system and software diagnostics, and tuning up and optimizing your system.
Step4
Get a program that displays the results of its actions in understandable language, if possible.
Step5
Look for specific features you would use, if buying a suite, such as an uninstaller program, restoration of accidentally deleted files, or file management utilities.