Find out how you can get Windows to perform at peak efficiency.
Delete files using Disk Cleanup
Back up your files
What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?
Turning off your computer properly
Preventing low memory problems
Troubleshooting in Windows
What is Action Center?
How does Action Center check for problems?
Updating your computer
Improve performance by defragmenting your hard disk
Use troubleshooters to fix common problems
Turn ReadyBoost on or off for a storage device
Optimize Windows 7 for better performance
Ways to improve display quality
Get computer speed and performance information
Why is my Internet connection so slow?
Change the theme to improve performance
Why won't my computer turn on or off quickly?
Understanding Windows automatic updating
Get security updates for Windows
Install Windows updates
Create a system repair disc
Restore your computer from a system image backup
What is Recovery?
Start your computer in safe mode
Create a restore point
What is System Restore?
Turn System Restore on or off
Back up your programs, system settings, and files
Back up and restore: frequently asked questions
Restore files from a backup
Set up or change automatic backup settings
What backup settings should I use to maximize my disk space?
How does Windows choose which files to back up?
How does Windows choose which drives to back up?
Schedule Disk Cleanup to run regularly
Check your hard disk for errors
Using memory in your storage device to speed up your computer
Diagnosing memory problems on your computer
View how much memory your computer is using
Find out how much RAM your computer has
What is virtual memory?
Change the size of virtual memory
Power plans: frequently asked questions
Conserving battery power
Change what happens when you press the power button on your computer
Change what happens when you close your laptop
Sleep and hibernation: frequently asked questions