how to clean my computer for free?

Answer 1

I use Armorall but it is not completely free it will still cost about $4.00.
It's a joke, ok?
I wouldn't recommend any free apps because if it screws up your machine I would feel responsible.

Answer 2

Clean how? External or software? I am guessing you mean software.

First, you will want a good virus scanner. Norton and McAfee both cost money, but I know Comcast gives you McAfee for free if they are your ISP (internet service provider). There are a couple of free ones, which I am sure someone else will answer with as I can't remember the names.

Then, you will want to download (free) AdAware, Spybot Search and Destroy, and Windows Defender. These all remove mal-ware (spyware, adware, etc). They all look for different ones, which why it is ok to have more than one on your system.

Windows Defender also has another tool, under system explorer , which allows you to see what processes run when you start up your computer. You can then choose to terminate them. I warn you, don't terminate anything you are not absolutely sure about. You can google the files and it will tell you what they do.

If you are a more experienced computer user, you can download CCleaner, which will clean up temporary files that you don't need, and (where the experienced part comes in) fixes registry files.

You can go to Control Panel Add or Remove programs which will allow you to see what is installed on your computer. You can choose to uninstall software that you don't use at all. If you are not sure what a program does, google it. Don't remove it if you are not sure.

After you uninstall any unnecessary programs, and run all the different scans, you should run the disk defragmentar. It is under system tools on the start menu. What this does is it takes all the files on your hard drive that are scattered all over the place, and puts them together so it allows faster access.

Answer 3

If you don't have money for a certified technician call your maker or design center about changing first the mother board and consider also adding more memory for the easy of use while performing Internet functions. If these ideas don't prove beneficial then maybe remove some of the unnecessary program which you hardly use and always clean the cookies and browse or search history from the web use because this takes up your memory space.

Answer 4

You can try the free Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner at http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
It not only cleans your computer, it also tune-ups it up too. But it will take a long time if you have lots of programs. My pc uses less than 8GB of programs and data and it took nearly two hours to finish when I do the full system scan. But it is very thorough. If you want a faster scan choose the quick scan option.

Answer 5

Hi there,

The best and easiest way to completely clean your computer is by installing the Free Trial of Prevx1. This will scan your PC and remove any infections free of charge.

Answer 6

Here is a simple tutorial on how to cleanup your computer. They are real basic steps, but it is a good first step to take and will often clean out 95% of the junk (such as spyware, viruses, etc) off your computer. All the tools used are free of use. Here is the link:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/how-to-cleanup

Here are some simple tips & techniques to keep your computer running a great shape:
http://cleancomputerhelp.com/computer-tips-techniques

Here is a list of Free Anti-Virus Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-4

Here is a list of Free Anti-Spyware Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-3

Here is a list of Free Firewalls:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-2

Here is a list of Free Online Scanners:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view

What is a Virus? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-a-computer-virus

What is Spyware/Malware/Adware? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-spyware-malware

Here is a list of Miscellaneous Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-1

If you can't resolve the problem, I'd recommend you visit one of the free online support forums here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/online-support

Answer 7

A clean computer is key to a faster computer. Run the 3 scans below.


Run a virus scan weekly.

Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus...



Run Spybot and Adaware weekly.


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/adaw...

Now to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place....

Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.

It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.






Now lets clean up your registry.




Run RegScrubXP weekly. Run Cleanup every time you log off.


Download RegScrubXP--http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d...

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/clea...

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





Now lets clean up your disk.



Run a Disk Cleanup 2 times a month. Run Disk Defrag. monthly.


Do a Disk Cleanup and Disk Defrag. You can find both of them by following the path below.
Start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup. Let it do its thing. You can check every box that has something to delete.
Now follow the same path and do a Disk Defrag. Again just let it do its thing.




Now lets tweak your connection.


If your speed is good I would not mess with it by trying to tweak it. If you do tweak once it is done you should not have to do it every again.


There are many programs out there to do this. I will give you 2 of them.
The first one is TCP Optimizer.

Description: The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There is no installation required, just download and run.

http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php....

You can get support for the best way to set it up right from their forum http://forums.speedguide.net/

The second one is Cablenut.

Windows XP tested and approved

CableNut is a tool for optimizing your Internet Connection. We have provided a way to tweak any option you may want to in the adjuster. You can load "CableNut Custom Setting" files that are included with the program to tweak your Internet connection.

http://www.cablenut.com/

Again support is available right from their forum.http://www.broadbandnuts.com/index.php?p...




All programs are FREE!




After applying the suggestions above you will have a clean and faster computer. Enjoy.

Answer 8

Depends on what you want to clean. If you simply want to get rid of usage tracks, temp files and unused files get CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com)

If you want to clean your PC from malware visit the following page:

http://www.cybertopcops.com/malicious-software-removal.php

Answer 9

for spyware try using ad-aware se and for viruses use antivir personal

Answer 10

go to the link below