Maintenance

Customers of HOUSECALLS may download and run an update to their existing "Housecalls Maintenance" script. Save the file to anywhere and run it. It will recopy itself to its proper folder to be run again next time.

Please note that the program is optimized for systems
which have had a housecall performed on them.


Why does this script exist?

Well, once upon a time, I used to try to automate all the possible tasks that I could. Problem is, with Windows (and humans), there are too many things that could and would prevent them from being run properly. Then, one day, I had a 'eureka' moment. Your garage mechanic is happy to fix your transmission for you but he still expects you, the car owner, to check your oil on a regular basis.

Equally, I, the computer guy, still ask that people take a minimum initiative on their part to properly maintain their computer.

ONE CLICK, once a week or so.


What does this script do?

Cleanup: The script will look for CCleaner and, if found, run it behind the scenes.  If not found, it will run built-in the Windows cleanup program to clear out basic junk files.

ScanDisk / Defrag : A regular re-organization of the hard drive reduces the wear and tear on it, thus increasing its life span.

Spyware scanning : On most systems, I usually install "MalwareBytes AntiMalware".  The script will look for an online update and then run the program in an automatic Full Scan.

Antivirus scanning : As MalwareBytes scans every file on the hard drive, the resident antivirus is always looking over its shoulder and scanning the files as well. 

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