Keeping up with computer maintenance can be a time-consuming task, whether you’re dealing with your own personal laptop or with an entire fleet of machines for your business. There are two main types of computer maintenance — preventative and corrective. Read on to learn more about each type and how one can help you avoid the other. 

Preventative Computer Maintenance

1. Routine Tasks

Preventative computer maintenance keeps your computer in optimal working order and helps prevent problems that would cause you to require corrective maintenance. Some of these routine tasks are letting your computer search for and install updates to the operating system and various programs. 

2. Virus Protection

The most important part of preventative computer maintenance is protecting your machine from viruses and malware. Always buy and use a protection program, running it regularly and making sure it stays updated. 

3. Cleaning

Periodic cleaning keeps your computer’s fans from becoming clogged with dust, which can cause overheating and crashing. You can usually clean your computer’s interior easily by removing the outer casing and using compressed air to blow out dust and particles.  

Corrective Computer Maintenance

1. Virus & Malware Removal

Unfortunately, many computer owners don’t buy or use virus protection programs, and this means their computers are apt to get infected with viruses and malware. A computer technician can usually remove these harmful items and help get your computer up and running again. 

2. System Restore

Sometimes, a full system restore is necessary to recover a computer from a virus or from something like liquid damage. This involves reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling everything you need on your computer. It can be time-consuming, and data can be lost in the process. 

3. Data Recovery

Data can be lost for all kinds of reasons — accidental deletes, virus infection, hardware problems, and more. Luckily, computer service experts can often recover lost data using professional techniques. Taking the preventative step of keeping your computer backed up on a cloud or external hard drive can help.

 

Cowabunga Computers in Honolulu, HI, has been providing fast, reliable, professional computer service to the whole island since 2001. Cowabunga Computers is a friendly, experienced team of eight technicians and engineers who will help you with both preventative and corrective computer maintenance. Whether you have personal computer needs or a whole business system to keep up with, Cowabunga Computers will help. Visit their website to learn more about the company, and call (808) 949-6888 for more information.