There is a common misconception among individual
and corporate computer users that their machines
are indestructible. Computer cleaning is something
people generally don't think about. Like changing
your car's oil and air filter, if you don't do
either of these, it will lead to bigger and more
expensive problems.
Why should I clean my computer?
Computers should be cleaned
for a number of important reasons. A computer system
for your business is a major investment of not only
money, but also time and information. By having
your computer cleaned professionally by NS Computing,
you are protecting that investment by ensuring that
your data remains safe.
Dirt & dust form a layer,
sometimes very thick, that insulates your computer
and makes it run hotter than recommended. This does
a couple of things, all of which contributes to
overheating. The overheating can damage many different
parts in your computer.
Studies have shown that objects
shared by a number of people, such as keyboards,
telephones, calculators, can spread diseases. This
is another reason to have a professional computer
cleaning service clean your equipment for a healthy
environment.
How does my Computer
get Dirty?
Oils from skin collect on a
computer making the dust in the air stick to the
outside of the computer. Not only is the effect
of this aesthetically displeasing, but it could
also be causing much bigger problems inside the
computer that you can not see. Dust and residue
in the air, build up inside a computer over time
and eventually these residues create an insulating
barrier, which causes the key components to over
heat, and eventually fail, endangering your important
data.
Here
are some signs that your computer needs cleaning:
and
here are other :
Computer
crashes and lost data
Random system errors, freeze ups and corrupt files
Static related problems
Potential total system failure!
Main
Benefits of Preventive Maintenance through Computer
Cleaning :
Equipment Related:
People Related
Reduced computer
downtime
Reduced crisis service calls
Increased life-span of equipment
Increased equipment reliability
Increased equipment appearance
Complete static dust extraction
Internal cleaning of all components
Clean and inspect power supply
Resetting of chips, cards & cables
Clean & lubricate floppies and moving parts
Inspect for loose screw & corrosion
Detailed external cleaning
System test and verification
When NS Computing cleans your
computer, you are receiving a professional service
that not only prolongs the life of your investment
but also safe guards your important data, while
maintaining a clean and professional image.
Ask about our discounts for volume computer cleaning!
(Volume discounts is based on the quantity of computers
on the individual purchase order.)
NS COMPUTING STANDARD
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
These
are the basis for developing more specific maintenance
procedures to meet the needs of your business.
NETWORK
Check Hubs/Switches for high utilisation.
Check DNS server name resolution.
Check Router uptime.
Check DHCP database consistency.
SERVER(S)
Check System, Application and Security event Logs.
Check free hard disk space.
Check Hard Drive Management system ( delete temp files...etc).
Apply relevant patches and Service Packs.
Check cooling system.
WORKSTATIONS
Visit all users and resolve any problems.
Assist users with peripherals, software and hardware issues.
Run a full virus scan of hard drives.
Removing
malicious active or dormant viruses from your computer
Cleaning up old files that may be residual from installation
attempts.
Scanning hard disk for valid File Allocation Table and
boot record problems.
Hard disk optimization and defragmentation.
Check for programm updates / patches.
BACK-UP SYSTEMS
Test Data Restore from Previous
Backup.
Check all backup event logs.
Clean tape drive heads.
Check and update Emergency Restore Disk.
VIRUS PROTECTION
Check Virus definitions and security alerts - update if
required.
Complete static dust extraction 
Check Hubs/Switches for high utilisation.