what is the best way to clean up pc and remove all old files is there a free download to do this ?

Answer 1

Really, a computer should have a complete OS rebuild once per year, to keep everything fresh and tidy.

Make a note of all of your hardware drivers, and possibly backup the drivers themselves, or locate them online. Backup all of your drivers, files and programs that you want to keep, and reinstall your OS, repartitioning and reformatting your hard drive in the process. It will run so much smoother and faster than before!

Answer 2

You can download ccleaner for free here: http://bit.ly/1Bk5V5C

First open CCleaner
Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.
To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:
Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.
Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.
afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.
The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.
If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)
The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).
Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.
Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

Best way to clean up pc:-
1] Click on the start button than select Run and than type %temp% in the Run and press Enter. That's how you'll unlock systems hidden place for temporary files. Delete all files with format of "tmp"
2] Install CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Answer 4

Remove the unwanted and boring songs from your disk first.
Remove unwanted programs
delete internet temporary cookies
delete recycle bin

These will get you more space.

Answer 5

To be honest the simplest way is to use the restore dics(s) that came with your computer.
Alternatively if you have the windows install cd you could reinstall windows have a look at this guide: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,105866/article.html .

Remeber that reinstalling/restoring will delete all your data!

If you really don't want to reinstall or restore, here's a few links to guides on cleaning up windows:
http://lifehacker.com/software/lifehacker-top-10/top-10-ways-to-clean-up-your-pc-294189.php
http://update.estrategy.ubc.ca/2006/09/11/clean-up-and-speed-up-your-windows-pc
http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-a-Windows-XP-Computer

Answer 6

Depends how far you want to go!

I use this daily to shift general rubbish but you CAN set it to remove just about everything.

http://www.stevengould.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=70

Answer 7

I use Ccleaner every day.

Also, right click on C:Drive in My Computer, click on properties and select Disk cleanup. go from there.

Answer 8

`ccleaner` 2cs
advanced windows care v2 personal
both free
will work together.

Answer 9

CCleaner is good.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Answer 10

tuneup utilities 2007
go to http://thepiratebay.org and search for tuneup utilities