my pc has slowed down over the last few months,i have done the usual anti-virus scan and have used spy-bot,lavasoft ad-aware,steganos anti-spy,with everything coming back clear
ive done disc clean-up and deleted temp internet files and cookies aswell
i have got a program called ashampoo winoptimizer,will that clean up all the mess on my pc or is there a better one
i just want to give my computer a good clean-up without damageing any files ,ect
any ideas?
2006-06-09 08:17:30 · 7 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There's a brilliant program called Ccleaner. I use it so it must be idiot proof.
www.ccleaner.com
Defragment the hard drive, go to Start - Accessories - System Tools - Defragment.
Also, try storing big files like images on a separate partition, or preferably a separate drive such as an external hard drive. Pc's do slow down as you start to use them and I think to an extent its unavoidable.
2006-06-09 08:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not there is not one decent piece of software out there that totally cleans a computer. One program does this, another software does that. Ashampoo Winoptimiser is not bad but it dont clean the registry properly and it dont clean all cookies and it no good on internet explorer. A free program called winspeed is about the best backed up with Adaware and spybot
2006-06-09 18:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These programs who have run are indeed good at removing redundant files but that wont actually boost the speed of your pc have you clean ur registry lately or defragmented the registry that alone will speed the pc also you couls try running a free ram program if your running xp pro try free xp ram you can download this from www.download.com also try xp tools super utilities wintools.net professional wwhich optimise all your pc and internet settings these are also free to download fron www.download.com windows is known to lose memory when you open and use programs so a good ram free program and registery clean should sort all your problems one.I use all these programs myself and i recommend them.I hope this has been of some help to you.
2006-06-09 15:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Louise G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
microsoft beta spyware was voted one of the best program on a computer mag. (i think pc world or pc mag)- and its FREE.
It also willhelp if you go to start-->Programs-->accessories..-->system tools and then click defragment.
DO this before you go to bed since it can take awhile, especally if you never did this before.
You should defrag once a year MINIUMN. Depending on your installations, uninstallations, every 3 months would be good.
2006-06-09 16:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by wolfance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most clean up programmes add to the virus so be very careful , go to a big brand shop and ask , they are usually the best people
2006-06-09 15:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah another ccleaner user here, it's easy and fast, just use anyone's link to the ccleaner website or go to http://www.filehippo.com and grab it from there.
2006-06-15 19:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this one - it's excellent and it's free!
CCLEANER
http://www.ccleaner.com
2006-06-09 15:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by Kewl Dude Ganda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋