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# Chapter Summary (1 of 3) - Regular preventative maintenance includes verifying Windows Update, anti-malware, network security settings, uninstalling software you no longer need, and cleaning up and optimizing the hard drive - Apply 32-bit patches to 32-bit applications and OSs and 64-bit patches...

# Chapter Summary (1 of 3) - Regular preventative maintenance includes verifying Windows Update, anti-malware, network security settings, uninstalling software you no longer need, and cleaning up and optimizing the hard drive - Apply 32-bit patches to 32-bit applications and OSs and 64-bit patches to 64-bit applications and OSs - You need a plan for disaster recovery in the event the hard drive fails - You can back up to local storage or to the cloud - Windows 10/8 File History and Windows 10/7 Backup and Restore can be used to schedule routine backups of user data files - The best time to create a system image is right after you've installed Windows, hardware, applications, and user accounts and customized Windows settings - A Windows 8 custom refresh image backs up the entire Windows volume