My computer has gradually slowed down and become balky. I assume it is because of the junk I have put in it. I would like a protocol and instructions to clean it up in a safe and sane manner.
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Really for real use C-Cleaner it is safe and sane. \nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp\nIt is way easier than manually doing everything.
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ccleaner\nhttp://www.google.com/search?btnI=I%27m+Feeling+Lucky&q=ccleaner\n\nor start->run->msconfig\nselect startup manager\n\nremove the folder
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Download Crap Cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com install, then run.  It will get rid of a lot of crap, safely.  Then switch browsers to Opera which doesn't put up with a lot of this crap; http://www.opera.com
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If it's windows.\n\n\nYou need to run disk clean up. Click on My Computer and highlight the drive you want to clean. Do a right click and select properties. Run disk clean up.
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Get a new keyboard.  Not that dear & not covered in kitty poo / sick.  I can't imagine how you'd clean that.\nJust realised you meant water.  Leave it to dry somewhere warm, but no direct heat.  Leave it for a couple of days perhaps.  As long as it's just water & not waste should be ok.
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http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-076457549X,subcat-OS.html\n\n\nThat book above is a lifesaver, theres tons of stuff in there about cleaning up xp and your comp. in general.  I found it on Amazon for twelve bucks.  If you like that one buy this one below also.  I bought them at the same time and there both great.  Well worth the money. \n\n\nhttp://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0471748978.html
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Probly a old computer with too much junk in it. Plus probly does have enough ram in the computer.  Try having someone who has good computer know how. To delete any unused or unneeded programs.  If you delete the wrong thing you can crash your computer.   You can defrag. your computer.  Also scan disk it.  That will help.  \n\nIf all else fails.  Try having someone do a total restore on your computer.  It will make just like a new one.
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Ccleaner AKA Crap Cleaner.
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go into safe mode do a disk cleanup and defrag also run your antivirus and antispyware
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I dont think you can do too many of any of those things.  If it is a new computer i would take it back and exchange it for a new one if possible or get it serviced.  \nE
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Make sure air is getting into your computer by means of many fans.\n\nAlso, while I have worked on customers computers, they have never had their computer cleaned out the entire time they have owned it. They get dust bunnies and "dust buffalos" in computer. Any dust getting on, in or around the CPU can cause it to over heat. If you know what you are doing, get a can of compressed air and clean out your PC yourself. If you don't, have a professional do it.\n\nMy computer will reboot sometimes as well, but that is when I am doing too much on my computer and my room is very hot.\n\nGood luck...
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I've tried a lot of cleaning softwares. they do clean alot of hidden garbage in windows.  \n\n1) if you like to clean stuff & earse your tracks (from the internet) try "Privacy Guardian" from PC Tools. very easy to use as well.\nhttp://www.pctools.com/privacy-guardian/\n\n2) "Window Washer" from Webroot, is much more proffesinal tool. very recommended.\nhttp://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/windowwasher\n\nI find both very good. my advice, download both (free trial) & test them yourself.
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Good that you do adware and spyware cleaning regularly.\nDo you so files and registry cleaning regularly ? If not this could be the source of sluggish PC also. If you do not have a registry cleaner I recommend CClean ( freeware ). Go download. After cleaning do a disk C disfragmentation using\nWindow defragmentation files \nStart/Program/Accessories/system tools / defregmentation\n\nIf still sluggish , don't uninstall Norton but deactivate it\nfrom getting into setup files . \nGo download WinPatrol and deactivate it from boot files.\nThen you can manully use it when you need them.\n\nThen download AVG Anti Virus to use it for life monitoring\ninstead of Norton which historically have proven to slow\ndown setup.\n\nOr alternatively upgrade your RAM to 1.250 GigaBit.\n\nSO choose your options above. \n\nGood Lucj
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Microsoft has come out with a great tool for managing your computer better.  The tool is called OneCare and can be found at http://www.windowsonecare.com/.  \n\nDownload and install the tool and it will run on a schedule to clean-up your hard drives, check for potential virus threats, defrag your hard drives, and a few other things like system backup.  I hope this helps!
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Try dowloading CCleaner and running it.\nIt does a much better job than the standard Windows disk cleaner.  It does a good job of deleting unwanted files quickly and safely.  I have used it without any problems.\n\nDownload it here:\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/\n\nCCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast! (normally taking less that a second to run) and Free (and contains NO spyware). \n\nCleans the following:\n    * Internet Explorer Cache, History, Cookies, Index.dat.\n    * Recycle Bin, Temporary files and Log files.\n    * Recently opened URLs and files.\n    * Third-party application temp files and recent file lists (MRUs).\n      Including: Firefox, Opera, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Office XP, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more...\n    * Advanced Registry scanner and cleaner to remove unused and old entries.\n      Including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more...
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Well, do the following:\n1. Use 'ace utilities' to remove junk files and correct registries.\n\n2. Use tuneup utilities 2004 or 2006 to fine tune your windows (XP).\n\n3. Always scan for any spywares or addwares in your computer... the best for that is McAfee...(all I can say about it is, its cracked version is available...if you know were to check!)\n\n4. Then ofcourse Defragment your computer every often and try using NTFS partition for C drive, if you are using Xp 0r 2000 pro.\n\n5. Try not to load too many programs at start-up(only load your antivirus software, nothing else...)\n\n6. Always have a good ventilation for your CPU (this is very important.)\n\n7. And finally good hardwares really boost your system performance.
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It will be much better to simply reinstall the system: otherwise there's no way to be sure you got rid of everything unwanted. This is =especially= true when you've bought a used compter from someone else! It's almost certainly riddled with cookies, bots, adware, malware and even a virus or two for good measure!\n\nStart fresh!!!