can anyone recommend a good free computer cleaning site?

Question

something that will clean out all the garbage a teen has put in my computer!!!!

thank you

Answer 1

I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)

The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version

AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.

These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.

The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

for further information on computer safety.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php

http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497

Answer 2

Download a free program called Ccleaner it will clean out all sorts of garbage but leave the proper stuff alone.

Answer 3

grab a duster and give the whole pc a dust...then... make a mild soapy solution and soak a soft towel in it then wring it out then lovingly clean your pc...ohhh and downloading some decent spyware removal progs like Adaware and Spybot and Windows Defender will also help;)

Answer 4

housecall, they are the best. you might also want to think of downloading Adaware SE personal edition. Both of those work the best and both are free. Housecall is an online check, Adaware is a download.

Answer 5

Search on google, but i not recommend you, because all these programs contains spywares.

Good luck.

Answer 6

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp

good luck

Answer 7

http://www.filehippo.com
this is what I use