Cleaning

[Sycamore67]

Earlier, I posted suggesting you back up your computer.  I did this because mine did not want to start up normally.  After I backed it up, I shut it down and opened the mid sized tower case.  I found that the case vents were partially plugged with dust.  The inside of the case was pretty clear .  I blew it out carefully with canned air.  You do not want to damage the case, video card or cpu fans.  It is a good idea to routinely check the case ventilation.

[GrampaJim]

Right.  Most of the places I have worked at before I retired would do that on a 6 or 12 month basis. 

[OCtoolguy]

18 hours ago, Sycamore67 said:

Earlier, I posted suggesting you back up your computer.  I did this because mine did not want to start up normally.  After I backed it up, I shut it down and opened the mid sized tower case.  I found that the case vents were partially plugged with dust.  The inside of the case was pretty clear .  I blew it out carefully with canned air.  You do not want to damage the case, video card or cpu fans.  It is a good idea to routinely check the case ventilation.

I didn't see this post so I guess I just wrote the same basic info. Thanks for your suggestions.