Computer users, if desired, can clean it from unnecessary programs and files manually. To do this, you just need to use a few standard Windows applications and functions.
Instructions
Step 1
You can clean your computer of unnecessary programs and files manually using the "Programs and Features" service, which is located in the "Control Panel" of the system. Start the service and wait for the list of installed applications to update. Study the list carefully and think about which of the components you do not need. Select them one by one and click Remove to free up space on your hard drive.
Step 2
From the Start menu, go to the Accessories folder, then System Tools and select Disk Cleanup. Wait until the end of checking the status of the hard drive. You will then see what you can uninstall to clean your hard drive. First of all, erase temporary files, empty trash, delete memory dump files and internet data. This is system information that is automatically updated over time, so deleting it will not harm your computer.
Step 3
Check your Documents folder to manually clean up unnecessary files on your computer. Examine the contents of the folders "Pictures", "Videos", "Music" and delete everything that is not used, but takes up space on the computer. Also remove unnecessary shortcuts from the desktop.
Step 4
Some programs are not completely removed, leaving traces in the system registry. This can slow down system performance and reduce free space on your hard drive. To clean the registry and completely remove unnecessary programs, install one of the special free applications on your computer. Free and available for download on the Internet Advanced System Care, CCleaner, Wise Registry Cleaner will help you clean your computer of unnecessary programs and files. One of them, for example, Advanced System Care, will be enough to achieve the desired effect.
Step 5
Install and run the Advanced System Care app. In the Windows Cleanup menu, check all four items and click Scan. Then click "Repair" to permanently delete all unnecessary files detected by the program. In the System Diagnostics menu, execute the optimization and safety functions. In the "Utilities" section, select the "Cleaner" option, and then "Delete forever" to complete the operation of cleaning the hard disk from debris. Reboot your computer.
