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PC Maintenance: What Tasks When? Ruption18 asked the Answer Line forum what regular chores will keep his PC healthy. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector More Answer Line Q&A Is It Safe To Work While Scanning? Danw12321 asked the Answer Line forum if its safe to work while scanning for malware Maintenance Reminder Bill wants to be automatically reminded when to defrag his hard drive, remove junk, and do other chores. The Computer Maintenance Flash Drive Andy Ludlum asked me to recommend portable diagnostic programs to keep on a flash drive. Answer Line With Lincoln Spector Browse Answer Line Read the latest updates in Lincoln Spector's blog. Visit the Answer Line forum on PCWorld.com Discuss hot topics and get your computing questions answered. Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo. Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Get great deals on Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Buy Today. 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