How To Clean Your Computer The Right Way

[Pagsar]

Do a Windows Update. This will be on your Start Menu. If it isn't, then click on "All Programs", then "Accessories", then "System Tools". This will take you to the proper page. Alternatively, try windowsupdate.microsoft.com(not necessary with Vista). It is very important that you get all available security updates. Other updates may less critical, but are still recommended.

Get rid of cookies. These are the little crumbs that are left behind on your computer after you visit a website. Click on Start>> Control Panel>>Internet Options. The second row down will say Delete Cookies, click on that. Click on Delete Temporary file; when the little box comes up that says "delete offline," you don't have to click on that. Click on Delete temporary Files.
Alternatavely, download CCleaner and CleanUp! and run them both after installation. This will take care of all of your wasted space (e.g cookies, internet cache files).

Complete Disk Cleanup. After clicking on "Start", move your cursor on "All Programs", then up to "Accessories", then "System Tools". Click on "Disk Cleanup" from the list that appears. Click the "More Options" tab at the top of the page, and select all three of the following: "Windows Components," "Installed Programs," and "System Restore". Clean up all three by clicking on their respective tabs. You may want to delete all but your most recent system restore point as you probably don't need the others.
Defragment your computer. Defragmenting your computer moves all your files to where they are supposed to be. You may want to download an independent defragmenter (e.g. Defraggler by Piriform). It is small, concise, powerful, and much quicker than the one distributed with Windows.
Remove adware, malware, and spyware. Use a search engine to find "Lavasoft AdAware 2008". This will take you to a site to download the software. Download and install this program. You can also use "Spybot Search & Destroy." SpywareBlaster is a good preventative measure to use as well. All have easy-to-follow instructions. SUPERAnti-Spyware is yet another option. For malware, MBAM is yet another option.
Install anti-virus software. Kaspersky, AVG, Bitdefender, Antivir, and Avast are free for personal use.


Go to My Computer. Now go to tools at the top. Folder Options... View, then check the box "Show Hidden Files and Folders" then go to Local Disk, Documents & Settings, Your Account, and delete everything in: My Recent Documents, Local Settings History (Do not delete everything in local settings, just delete everything in the history folder of local settings) (and while in Local Settings) Delete everything in temporary internet files.


Remove unwanted programs by going to start, control panel, add/remove programs, then remove unwanted programs.

List of defrags:

Auslogics Disk Defrag 1.5.20: will defragment your computer disks and speed up your system. It's designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments.

XP Disk Cleaner 2.4: is a powerful tool for cleaning disks from information that clogs your system and reduces the performance of your computer. With the help of this tool you can search and delete temporary files and folders and other applications

Vista Manager 2.0.0: All-in-One utility to optimize, tweak, clean up Windows Vista. It bundles more than 30 different utilities in one! Get access to hundreds of hidden options, clean registry and junk files, tune up Vista boot menu and many other utilities.

JetDrive 2009: is an easy to use disk optimization and defragmentation suite that can not only defrag a hard drive, but with a number of unique benefits and features to further improve a system’s efficiency.

Registry cleaner software7.12.01: helps you to clean and repair your system registry. Speed up computer, increase system performance, increase computer efficiency, increase computer speed, repair registry, clean registry, fix registry, optimize registry with best registry cleaner software.


Advanced System Cleaner 1.8.1: can easily free up disk space by analyzing your disk sapce, uninstalling applications smartly, deleting duplicate and junk files that are no longer used by any software on your system. Even the least experienced user can easily remove junk files with this tool

[Jiraiya]

Do a Windows Update. This will be on your Start Menu. If it isn't, then click on "All Programs", then "Accessories", then "System Tools". This will take you to the proper page. Alternatively, try windowsupdate.microsoft.com(not necessary with Vista). It is very important that you get all available security updates. Other updates may less critical, but are still recommended.

Get rid of cookies. These are the little crumbs that are left behind on your computer after you visit a website. Click on Start>> Control Panel>>Internet Options. The second row down will say Delete Cookies, click on that. Click on Delete Temporary file; when the little box comes up that says "delete offline," you don't have to click on that. Click on Delete temporary Files.
Alternatavely, download CCleaner and CleanUp! and run them both after installation. This will take care of all of your wasted space (e.g cookies, internet cache files).

Complete Disk Cleanup. After clicking on "Start", move your cursor on "All Programs", then up to "Accessories", then "System Tools". Click on "Disk Cleanup" from the list that appears. Click the "More Options" tab at the top of the page, and select all three of the following: "Windows Components," "Installed Programs," and "System Restore". Clean up all three by clicking on their respective tabs. You may want to delete all but your most recent system restore point as you probably don't need the others.
Defragment your computer. Defragmenting your computer moves all your files to where they are supposed to be. You may want to download an independent defragmenter (e.g. Defraggler by Piriform). It is small, concise, powerful, and much quicker than the one distributed with Windows.
Remove adware, malware, and spyware. Use a search engine to find "Lavasoft AdAware 2008". This will take you to a site to download the software. Download and install this program. You can also use "Spybot Search & Destroy." SpywareBlaster is a good preventative measure to use as well. All have easy-to-follow instructions. SUPERAnti-Spyware is yet another option. For malware, MBAM is yet another option.
Install anti-virus software. Kaspersky, AVG, Bitdefender, Antivir, and Avast are free for personal use.


Go to My Computer. Now go to tools at the top. Folder Options... View, then check the box "Show Hidden Files and Folders" then go to Local Disk, Documents & Settings, Your Account, and delete everything in: My Recent Documents, Local Settings History (Do not delete everything in local settings, just delete everything in the history folder of local settings) (and while in Local Settings) Delete everything in temporary internet files.


Remove unwanted programs by going to start, control panel, add/remove programs, then remove unwanted programs.



o my god man thanks man so much now my comp works so much

[Neji411]

You all really don't have anything to dobut anyhow nice tip

I didn't read the entire thing heh

[Kakashi[NiN]]

I just use my trusty Windex and Paper towels! lol nice job... u should add in how to defrag ur hard drive, that helps if u haven't ever defraged it before... and uve owned it for like 100 years lol.

[Jonin]

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Thats how you clean a computer.

Anyway, I just reinstall Windows. I back everything up of course before I do it. :laugh:

[Pagsar]

cool guys and I am working on other stuff to. My next one is on speakers they are problematic.

[shinotrobl]

i already new most of this but rep is in order for lookin out for your your follow SI friends(cuz we all knw we dont want our parents to find out the hentai sites we visit:laugh:)

nice job....this shud get a sticky

[Pagsar]

i already new most of this but rep is in order for lookin out for your your follow SI friends(cuz we all knw we dont want our parents to find out the hentai sites we visit:laugh:)

nice job....this shud get a sticky

u made my day by saying that dude

[sasuke666666]

I am sorry, but... sticked?
all those things are reconmended by the Windows Operating system itself
the most useful thing in there was the add-remove programs which it does not reconmend:lolz
It COULD be stickied but there is more that can be done...

thoguh you did reconmend some very good antiviruses...
you failed to mention
"you pplz may not need one if you are behind a good router"

defragller:slow, but u r still correct: it takes MUCH less time than Windows built-in.

you could list more gefraggers, plz.

[Pagsar]

I am sorry, but... sticked?
all those things are reconmended by the Windows Operating system itself
the most useful thing in there was the add-remove programs which it does not reconmend:lolz
It COULD be stickied but there is more that can be done...

thoguh you did reconmend some very good antiviruses...
you failed to mention
"you pplz may not need one if you are behind a good router"

defragller:slow, but u r still correct: it takes MUCH less time than Windows built-in.

you could list more gefraggers, plz.
So you want more defraggers cause i could do that. Also most of the people in SI won't need to download them cause they probably use there parent computers so they should probably have a good router. also i will see what i can do.

[sasuke666666]

makes you wonder
"if they are not old enough to get a job and buy thier own computers:
why do they watch animez with words like:"****, shit, damn, crap, son of a *****, asshole, and ugly whore.
btw, all those words are subbed into Naruto:Shippuuden

AND
if they are using thier parents' computers:
THEN U MADE THE PERFECT THREAD.
I did not think of that when I made mine
I guess mine is more for those who own thier own comp :)

[Pagsar]

makes you wonder
"if they are not old enough to get a job and buy thier own computers:
why do they watch animez with words like:"****, shit, damn, crap, son of a *****, asshole, and ugly whore.
btw, all those words are subbed into Naruto:Shippuuden

AND
if they are using thier parents' computers:
THEN U MADE THE PERFECT THREAD.
I did not think of that when I made mine
I guess mine is more for those who own thier own comp :)
Dude cleaning ur computer is normal you have files saved that slow it down so sooner or later u need to clean it.

[sasuke666666]

I don't know about you: but windows isn't exactly the best at cleaning a computer:
at least not the built-in stuff...

[faniajean]

Do a Windows Update. This will be on your Start Menu. If it isn't, then click on "All Programs", then "Accessories", then "System Tools". This will take you to the proper page. Alternatively, try windowsupdate.microsoft.com(not necessary with Vista). It is very important that you get all available security updates. Other updates may less critical, but are still recommended.

Get rid of cookies. These are the little crumbs that are left behind on your computer after you visit a website. Click on Start>> Control Panel>>Internet Options. The second row down will say Delete Cookies, click on that. Click on Delete Temporary file; when the little box comes up that says "delete offline," you don't have to click on that. Click on Delete temporary Files.
Alternatavely, download CCleaner and CleanUp! and run them both after installation. This will take care of all of your wasted space (e.g cookies, internet cache files).

Complete Disk Cleanup. After clicking on "Start", move your cursor on "All Programs", then up to "Accessories", then "System Tools". Click on "Disk Cleanup" from the list that appears. Click the "More Options" tab at the top of the page, and select all three of the following: "Windows Components," "Installed Programs," and "System Restore". Clean up all three by clicking on their respective tabs. You may want to delete all but your most recent system restore point as you probably don't need the others.
Defragment your computer. Defragmenting your computer moves all your files to where they are supposed to be. You may want to download an independent defragmenter (e.g. Defraggler by Piriform). It is small, concise, powerful, and much quicker than the one distributed with Windows.
Remove adware, malware, and spyware. Use a search engine to find "Lavasoft AdAware 2008". This will take you to a site to download the software. Download and install this program. You can also use "Spybot Search & Destroy." SpywareBlaster is a good preventative measure to use as well. All have easy-to-follow instructions. SUPERAnti-Spyware is yet another option. For malware, MBAM is yet another option.
Install anti-virus software. Kaspersky, AVG, Bitdefender, Antivir, and Avast are free for personal use.


Go to My Computer. Now go to tools at the top. Folder Options... View, then check the box "Show Hidden Files and Folders" then go to Local Disk, Documents & Settings, Your Account, and delete everything in: My Recent Documents, Local Settings History (Do not delete everything in local settings, just delete everything in the history folder of local settings) (and while in Local Settings) Delete everything in temporary internet files.


Remove unwanted programs by going to start, control panel, add/remove programs, then remove unwanted programs.

List of defrags:

Auslogics Disk Defrag 1.5.20: will defragment your computer disks and speed up your system. It's designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments.

XP Disk Cleaner 2.4: is a powerful tool for cleaning disks from information that clogs your system and reduces the performance of your computer. With the help of this tool you can search and delete temporary files and folders and other applications

Vista Manager 2.0.0: All-in-One utility to optimize, tweak, clean up Windows Vista. It bundles more than 30 different utilities in one! Get access to hundreds of hidden options, clean registry and junk files, tune up Vista boot menu and many other utilities.

JetDrive 2009: is an easy to use disk optimization and defragmentation suite that can not only defrag a hard drive, but with a number of unique benefits and features to further improve a system’s efficiency.

Registry cleaner software7.12.01: helps you to clean and repair your system registry. Speed up computer, increase system performance, increase computer efficiency, increase computer speed, repair registry, clean registry, fix registry, optimize registry with best registry cleaner software.


Advanced System Cleaner 1.8.1: can easily free up disk space by analyzing your disk sapce, uninstalling applications smartly, deleting duplicate and junk files that are no longer used by any software on your system. Even the least experienced user can easily remove junk files with this tool



Thanks

[Boredasian]

thanks i didnt even know you had to clean your computer.. guess its right you learn something new everyday

[Pagsar]

I dont mean to start any flame but give credit to the people you copied this from.

it's okay i know what the things are and i'm to lazy to actually type everything out so yeah i try to find sites that help out .

[The Humanist]

it's okay i know what the things are and i'm to lazy to actually type everything out so yeah i try to find sites that help out .

You didn't address his concern. That is, the fact that you copy and pasted all the stuff in your first post. Link your references, and don't take credit for it.

Also: sasuke666666 is a ****ing idiot. What does a router have to do with your computer slowing down, or viruses? Absolutely ****ing nothing. Dumbass.

[Hitsuguya_Lad]

i knew 85% of all that, but u gave a few things i didn't care/know about thz:D