The need to clear your computer of junk and speed up its work is becoming more and more frequent, as the hard disk quickly fills up with unnecessary applications, and performance gradually decreases under the influence of Internet viruses, as well as due to the accumulation of temporary files. It is enough to perform a few simple functions provided in the system to optimize it.
Instructions
Step 1
You can clear your computer of junk and speed up its work if you delete unnecessary files as often as possible not only in the "Trash", but also from it. Click on the "Trash" icon and select the "Empty" item, or configure the automatic execution of this operation through the "Properties" menu. Next, go to the "Start" menu and open the "Control Panel". Select Programs and Features to proceed to the next step in cleaning your system.
Step 2
Wait until the process of updating the list of installed applications on the hard disk is completed. Carefully study the list and remove all the programs you are not using (if their functions are known and it was you who installed the applications). This will significantly free up space on your hard drive. You can find out more about the status of disks in the "My Computer" folder.
Step 3
The system application "Disk Cleanup", which is located in the folder with standard utilities in the "Start" menu, will help clean your computer of junk and speed up its work. After starting, the application will check the status of the hard drive, and then suggest unnecessary components to remove and free up space on the hard drive. This includes various temporary files, memory dump components, and various data from the Internet.
Step 4
The performance of the system can significantly deteriorate due to the presence of various viruses and malware in it. Be sure to periodically check all storage media using any anti-virus program with updated databases. In addition, some programs on the hard disk cannot be completely removed manually, and they leave traces on the system that negatively affect the operation of the system. To thoroughly clean your hard drive and system registry, use any free application available for download on the Internet, for example, CCleaner or Wise Registry Cleaner.
Step 5
Complete the installation and launch the appropriate application. Go to the Windows junk cleanup function and scan your system. Once everything is ready, click on the remove trash items button. These programs include utilities for optimizing system performance and enhancing its security. Do not forget to configure the application to run automatic diagnostics and check the system for junk and malware every few days.
