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Windows 8 comes with numerous performance and feature enhancements. One of them is Auto Maintenance, a feature that allows automatic software updates, virus scans, disk defragmentation, and system diagnostics at scheduled times. With this feature, you can easily maintain your computer system.
Guide to Setting up Automated System Maintenance in Windows 8
Adjusting System Maintenance Schedule
Step 1: Click on the flag icon in the bottom right corner of the Taskbar → Open Action Center
Step 2: In the Action Center window, locate the Maintenance section → click on the arrow on the right side.
Step 4: Select the time you want to run the system maintenance program. Additionally, it allows you to wake your computer if it's plugged in during the chosen maintenance time slot.
TURN ON/OFF AUTO MAINTENANCE FEATURE
Step 1: From the Desktop screen, press Windows + R key combination. Enter the command taskschd.msc → OK
Step 2: In the Task Schedule window, navigate to Task Scheduler Library → Microsoft → Windows → Task Schedule.
* If you wish to disable the Auto Maintenance feature.
Right-click on Idle Maintenance → Disable.
Right-click on Regular Maintenance → Disable.
*If you want to enable this feature
Right-click on Idle Maintenance → Enable
Right-click on Regular Maintenance → Enable
The Auto Maintenance feature is a novel addition to Windows 8, offering capabilities such as virus updates, disk defragmentation, and updates... With the provided guide, we hope this feature will become more familiar to you.
