How do I get rid of useless crap in my used computer. Will this help my computer run faster?

Question

I have AT&T DSL but everything runs so slow.

Answer 1

The following steps should speed up your PC. Do all of the steps with patience:

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)
3. Run disk defragmenter.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.
6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.
Like: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1

* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)
14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.
15. Update your audio & video drivers.
16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.

Use CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) to get rid of unnecessary junks. It is very effective program to remove useless crap that you are not even aware of:
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1)

TweakNow Registry Cleaner:
http://www.download.com/TweakNow-RegCleaner/3000-2094_4-10262639.html

More Info from CNET:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html

Answer 2

Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from Trendmicro. When I have tested it it takes some time to run it but it may be time well spent if it can fix any problems.

Download and run http://housecall.trendmicro.com/


Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.

Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php

Download RegScrubXP--http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2048

Safely cleans junk out of the Windows 2000/XP system registry. All changes made to the registry are fully restorable to it's original condition. You can make an exclusion list of registry entries that RegScrubXP will not display as problems. You can sift through a list of file extensions, company names, run upon startup programs, Internet Explorer history, and uninstall programs to delete what you think is junk.

Download CleanUp---http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/

Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!

Also do a disk cleanup and disk defrag.

Start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup.

Follow the same path and do a disk defrag.

Enjoy your cleaner/faster computer.

Answer 3

This is the free version of pc cleanup:
1. Delete all unwanted files and software first.
2. Defrag your drive 3 or 4 times.
3. Adjust your minimum and maximum settings of the virtual
memory to 1.5 times that of your phycial ram.
4. R/click my computer/click properties/click advanced/click
performance settings/click advanced/click adjust for best
performance/close everything.
5. Download AVG - free - and scan your pc.
6. Download Spybot and Adaware - free - Scan with both.

That ought to make a big difference, but check out the ram. You may need a few more megs.

Have a good one

Answer 4

It could be... 1: Memory - either overheating, dirty, or faulty. 2: Hard Drive - bad or failing sectors 3: Faulty optical (CD/DVD) drive causing hangups on the IDE channel. 4: Power supply (underrated or faulty) 5: Virus/malware that has not been detected. 6: Faulty device driver. I would suggest using MalwareBytes AntiMalware and Super Antispyware to scan for malware, SDFix and ComboFix to find more subborn items, including rootkits. Check memory first, then optical drive, then hard drive and finally PSU. Failing that, it's probably a software issue (driver or porgram at start up/virus). Good luck!

Answer 5

Go to start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs and then delete which ones you do not use or need.
Go to start>all programs>Accessories>System tools and defrag your computer and also run disc clean up.

At the top of your internet screen click on tools then internet options & delete cookies, history and files.

Install a anti-virus program (like http://www.home3.ca.com ) (CA ANTI-VIRUS)

You can download lots of things that can help your pc at http://www.filehippo.com

Delete anything off of your computer that you are not using any longer.
Buy some extra RAM at wal-mart or best buy.

Doing all of the above will give you more space on your computer and make it go faster.

http://www.microsoft.com
http://www.geeksquad.com
http://www.hp-at-home.com
Good luck

Answer 6

Try this it worked for me. Plus its fast.
1. Click the start menu
2. Click Run
3. Type in msconfig and press "OK"
4. Click on Services top right, next to start up.
5. Click on "Hide all Microsoft Services" (Programs needed to run windows)
6. Click on "Disable all"
7. Now click on Startup (top right)
8. Disable All(Disabling all Stupid programs not needed to run windows.
9. Click Apply then close.
10. It will ask you to restart for changes to take effect. "RESTART" You will notice the difference as it boots. If no Difference. More than likely Hardware issues.

Answer 7

Yes this will make your computer run alot faster. You can either go to control panel/add and remove programs/remove any old files you want to OR you can just reinstall the operating system which would be the best option i would for...

Answer 8

Just delete it and yes it will probably make your computer run faster get Opera