PC Manicure - Check List

Below is the checklist we use when performing a PC Manicure.

Exterior Clean (Shut Down System First)

• Clean Screen
• Clean Mouse & Mouse Mat
• Clean Keyboard
• Clean other peripherals (printer, scanner etc)
• Open Base Unit - clean dust and check connections
• Identify and ensure all cables are connected properly

System Reboot

• Listen for noise from hard drive when starting up
• Listen for excessive system noise
• Boot in to BIOS - Note RAM, Boot Sequence, Processor Speed, IDE / SATA devices installed
• Boot to OS - Look for Errors, Note Boot time
• Check all drivers are installed
• Note programs loading at startup
• Note startup programs in regedit / run area
• Note windows version and SP level
• Check for Dr Watson files. Ensure disabled.

File System

• Note free space
• Look at file organisation
• Check percent fragmentation
• Check for temporary files that can be removed
• Look at Desktop and Start menu organisation
• Look for scheduled backups

Software

• Note browser and add-ins
• Note email system
• Note other software

Security / Network

• Note files being shared
• Note firewall settings
• Note anti-virus software being used
• Look for guest account
• Run Bazooka and Ad-aware scanners
• Look at wireless Network Security
• Web filtering in place?
• Check ping times

Recommend

• Discuss potential changes
• Check for system updates
• Take system restore point
• Implement

Reboot

• Ensure system boots up correctly and everything is working
• Recommend any further updates / checks
• Recommend backup strategy
• Ask if any further help is required.
• Answer general questions about system