computer clean up?

Question

I want to clean out my hardrive of programs that I do not use. I realized that there is alot of "stuff" on my computer and I do not know what it is or what it is used for. I do not want to remove anything that my mess up my laptop, is there a way I can find out what belongs on it and what does not???......or does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

After 2 years of deleting files and uninstalling programs, it would probably speed up your computer by running a registry clean-up tool. Here's one I use and it works great, plus it has alot of other tools. It is a fully functional free trial for 30 days:

http://www.download.com/TuneUp-Utilities-2007/3000-2086_4-10629494.html?tag=lst-0-1

Answer 2

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. CCleaner also fixes your registry. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware.

Answer 3

go to your control panel-add/remove programs. If you have drivers or things you need- like updates, leave them alone. But there are many programs that can be deleted.
My daughter bought a new HP laptop. It came loaded with games she could take off, and a few other programs she would never use. You can take off microsoft money, quicken, and other things like that.
Make sure to use your disc cleanup and defragmenter when you are done.

Answer 4

Samual is right..CCleaner is an excellent free program.you can use it to remove unwanted programs and other things.when you remove a program be sure to use it to check for issues as there are always a few traces of the old program remaining.

Answer 5

There is no absolute choice, but there are some tutorials.
for XP housekeeping as I call it
I would suggest my links below for tutorials and general information.

Answer 6

these steps below will help clean up your computer


In Internet explorer at top of window select tools - then delete browser history
- then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks
-Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once
and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.
This will create new cookies.

Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.
click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.
Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click
and new box will come up - select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are -
then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.
Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.
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find search delete history


on key boad press ctlr h



no software needed
you have what you need

find search delete history

on key board press ctlr h first

In Internet explorer at top of window select tools

then delete browser history - then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks
Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once
and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.
This will create new cookies.
Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.
Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click and new box will come up
select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are - then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top
by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.
Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.


if you want book marks removed click on star at top of screen
right click the ones you don"t want choose delete



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add and remove programs

click start bottom left on task bar

control panel

add and remove programs

find the program(s) you want to remove

choose remove

reinsall if needed

check status as you do it

yahoo virus scan etc online care

http://security.yahoo.com/

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm