To keep your computers safe amd running well, a few simple, timely steps can save a great deal of pain and expense:

 1. Check for, and install Windows Updates WEEKLY! 

2. Install an Anti-Virus program and check for definition updates DAILY! 

3. Clean out temporary files and internet temporary files weekly 

4. Defrag your hard drive weekly 

5. Guard against spyware. Download and install the free program Spybot Search and Destroy  from http://security.kolla.de 

6. If not using a hardware firewall or the XP firewall, install the free program     from Zone Labs at  http://www.zonelabs.com