2006-12-05 10:16:28 · 11 answers · asked by Ron G 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
This will depend on whether you have a desktop or laptop machine. I wouldn't recommend taking a laptop apart, but for any computer with a case, I'd recommend taking the case off once a month, and blowing out any dust in there with a can of compressed air, which you can purchase at most office supply stores.
The reason: The two parts that suffer the most wear-and-tear in your computer are the ball bearings in the parts that spin constantly... the cooling fans (on the CPU and the power supply). Well, technically, your hard drive has ball bearings too, but you can't get at them so that's not really an issue.
Anyway the #1 cause of ball bearings wearing out too rapidly is dust getting in there. A layer of dust will also increase the heat in the machine, which can lead to failure in some of the circuitry.
2006-12-05 10:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be using compressed air on occasion to clean desktop computers. And keyboards on laptops. Remember to keep your machine turned off when cleaning. I found a great cleaner at walmart for the lcd screens, and it works great on my glasses too. It is around $6-$7
2006-12-05 10:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I am assuming you mean clean - as in files etc...not physically as in case, keyboard, screen or whatever. If you have some confidence and want to do it manually try this: http://www.better-spyware-removal.com/delete-spyware.html .
These same things apply for deleting unused files as they do for getting rid of spyware remnants.
Also, run a defrag of the hard drive and get hold of a registry clean program- do a search on the wb for one- it will get rid of any 'orphan' registry entries left behind by old programs etc..
Good luck.
2006-12-05 11:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by dwight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely i have not tried to shake it out, i'm afraid it would want to under no circumstances paintings lower back, that is a operating laptop or computer and that i have dropped it a minimum of a few situations. I do dirt the reveal screen with my cord brush.
2016-11-23 18:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to control panel, then click on performance and maintenance. Click on scheduled tasks and then pick a new one. I would do a disk defrag but not very often cause it wears down your drive.
2006-12-05 10:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by summer is here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a great article in last month's PC Gamer on how to clean your PC. If you know someone who has a subscription, ask to borrow it.
2006-12-05 10:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download system mechanic 6 pro at iolo.com.
2006-12-05 10:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want to be extremely careful inside of your computer. if you break the circuit board or wiggle one of the cables loose you can forget about using your computer.
be smart take it to a qualified computer technician
2006-12-05 10:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find "CCleaner" a very usefull program to keep my p/c running well.Its a freeware program,however you can make a donation.
2006-12-05 10:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by phil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean cleaning your computer ?! /:)
clean of dirt or.....removing old and useless files from your harddrive ?if you want to do that use this program:...works great!
http://www.casperize.com/dustbuster/
2006-12-05 10:20:35 · answer #10 · answered by klaudyuxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋