im not very good with pcs so the easier the better
2006-06-14 07:36:13 · 16 answers · asked by andy n 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you are not very experienced then it is going to be a very slow process. You need to first go to control panel and open "add, remove programs"..go down the list there and remove anything that you don't want. Then you need to go to your hard-drive and open program files and right click anything you want removed and see if you come up with an option of removing this program. You can also use your search, files and folders, and type: unin...this will find all the installer's on your computer...good luck
2006-06-14 07:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by bert_420_chillin 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you mean spyware, (and not the brown stuff)pop up generators and tracking cookies go to the following links and download the free software.
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Microsoft also has a program that is stil free. You'll need your original registration number which should be on your pc on the back or side, or on the documentation you received with your computer.
These programs will tell you if thay are unable to remove the infection, and will tell you the name of the trojan or worm. WRITE DOWN THE INFO!!!
Then use advanced search in your favorite using the info you got from the spy-buster program and the word "removal" in the "contains this word" feild.
Some of the trojans are buggers to get rid of.
2006-06-14 07:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends. if by crap u mean viruses etc, then buy a virusscanner, or there are various free ones. If you want to get everything off ur pc then u need 2 format it. Its hard to explain how 2 do it as xp makes it more complicated, but if u want to then go find sum1 who knows a lot about pc's and they will do it 4 u.
2006-06-14 07:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the "start" menu and then go to the "control panel". It should list just about every program you have. Delete everything you don't need/use. You can also go through a lot of foldres when you have enough time and delete pictures, music, and whatever else you don't need. Also run "Disk Scans" at least once a week or so to clean up temporary files, empty recycle bin, and more.
2006-06-14 07:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strong magnets also get rid of a lot of junk when they are put near your hard drive.
Seriously though:
Spyware: Adware, Spyboy, Spydoctor are good in combination with each other.
Virus: Panda Software works well for me, but so should AVG or ClamWin if you need a free alternative.
Regular junk: back up important files and then c:/format c:
2006-06-14 07:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mephistophyles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WinXP Manager, fully fuctional 15 day trail software. All you have to do is download it, install, open, then click the optimizer button, and follow the prompts
2006-06-14 07:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by shortysporty2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Use Tune Up Uitilites 2006, and i find its really efficent when it comes to maintianing your computer. It is a User friendly software.... and keep n' maintins your computer regularly.
2006-06-14 07:41:20 · answer #7 · answered by Johnson S K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go back to it was the day you bought it reinstall your operating system and it will ask if you want to remove the previous install. Click yes and go thru the install wizzard.
2006-06-14 07:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by Josh F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good spyware removal program which you can get on yahoos website or microsofts website gets rid of a bunch of junk.
2006-06-14 07:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you say crap, what do u mean?
if its simply to clean your hard drive then something like webroot window washer will do the trick
2006-06-14 19:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋