how can i clean up my computer without having to pay for software i want to completely clean it up?
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great tools...\n\nad-aware\nspybot seach & destroy\navast antivirus\nCCleaner\n\nalso... a compressed can of air and a microfiber cloth will do the trick too
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A good free program to use to delete unused and useless files that are left over from uninstalled software is a program called ccleaner and it can be downloaded here. http://www.ccleaner.com/\n\nBefore you do any cleaning even with the built in cleaner in windows create a restore point so if anything nasty happens it will be easy to undo.
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yess.. i know exactly how. and its super easy. and free. download this program:\n\nhttp://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/download.html\n\nafter you install it, do the highest level of cleanup. it says that its what you use when you want to erase all your personal files and temp files before handing over your computer to someone else.\n\ni use it all the time just to delete all my old files to make my computer run faster. it really works, and its easy to use. so just download it, and run. honestly, you dont need to reformat your computer. if you use this program, it gets rid of everything.\n\nif you dont know what youre doing, reformating your computer is super hard, and you might really mess up your computer. plus it takes like an hour to reformat. to do so, you must have your windows disk, and do a bunch of things in dos to erase your current version of windows. if youve never done it, i dont reccomend it. taking it to a computer shop costs like 60$. the link i included should do the work.\n\ngood luck :)
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Try freeware CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com .  It will erase history, cookies, cache, temp files and lots of other assorted garbage.  It's a terrific registry cleaner also.\n\nIt can be set to run in automatic mode on every bootup if you want.
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try using a program called ccleaner it's freeware and see's to do a good job, use a search engine to find.
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I don't know of any free registry cleaning tool that does a good job. My recommendation is the VCOM System Suite. It has a very good regristry cleaning/defragmenting tool that can speed up your computer significantly. You may be able to get a copy of Systemsuite for around $39.
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CCleaner\nhttp://www.spotfiles.com/browse/details/112/CCleaner\n\nRegCleaner\nhttp://www.vnunet.com/computeractive/downloads/2140561/regcleaner
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Try cleaning out your registry with http://ccleaner.com\nits free.
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The latest version of Webroot's Window Washer can do exactly what you are asking. It has options for both "cleaning" unused disc drive space OR writing over the entire hard drive if you plan to get rid of your PC. It has a free trial period as well. \nYou can find the link for the "trial" download on the lower right side of this page:\nhttp://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/windowwasher/?WRSID=0da13aacf0e19957ec0dc21c40fb73a2
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Try Windows's own. Its called 'regclean.exe'\nSearch for it at www.downloads.com or simply download it from www.evidence-eliminator.com/regclean.exe
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Use C-cleaner will take care of a lot of manual tasks.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp
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Okay, so first off your computer is infested with malware.  Once we've realized that we can take steps to get it cleaned up.  If you want to clean it up yourself, before you start you should know the work will be a bit challenging and tedious.  Alternately you could take your system to a reputable tech shop where they could do all the clean up for you (e.g. geek squad) and they'd probably charge you around $230 or so which will include anti-virus protection and anti-spyware protection.\n\nIf you want to try the clean up your self follow these steps:\n\n1) Get the tools\n\n   Lava soft's Adaware SE Personal\n   http://www.lavasoft.com/\n\n   Spy Bot Search & Destroy\n   http://www.safer-networking.org/\n\n   Crap Cleaner\n   http://www.ccleaner.com/\n\n   Microsoft's Windows Defender (Beta 2)\n   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/\n\n   Web root's Spy Sweeper\n   http://www.webroot.com\n\n   CWShredder\n   http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html\n\n\n2) Prepare & Clean\n  \n   - Turn off System restore (if windows XP or Windows ME)\n   - Install All tools downloaded from above\n   - Uninstall Win Anti Virus Pro 2k6!!! (do not restart)\n   - Make sure all programs are updated with latest definitions\n   - Run CrapCleaner\n   - Restart system into safe mode (Restart computer and right b4 you see the loading windows screen hit f8)\n   - Run all the above tools one after the other on all user accounts on the system.\n   - After all the above tools have been ran, browse to www.trendmicro.com \n   - Use their free on-line virus and malware scan to clean double check that all the work you've done b4 this point worked.\n   - Finally run CCleaner again\n   - Restart computer\n\nThis should get your for the most part cleaned up, there are a few more tools which you could use but im reluctant to recommend those to you as they would allow you to completely botch up your system if you used them incorrectly.  Needless to say if the above didn't fix the problem then you really need to take it to a professional to get the last bits cleaned up. \n\nUltimately once the system is cleaned you need protection.  I recommend A) Web root's Spy Sweeper B) Micrsoft Windows Defender C) Trend Micro's PC-Cillin anti-virus  ( or Symantec's Norton)\n\nHopefully this helps.
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If you are planning to give it to her forever, google and download CleanUp! and they have an option there. Just run the application and it will remove the history of everything, not just your browser.\n\nIt is a very good app to take care of issues with your system. So is CCleaner! Both are kind of must haves..\n\nEdit: In response to other CleanUp! comment - I have tried and tested Cleanup! with no problems. I have been using it for almost 6 months now. That's why I specifically mentioned it. Because 'just about any program' WILL screw up your system. Also, you have to carefully adjust the level of cleaning you need. CleanUp! has a special level of cleaning provided which is just for the purpose the Original Poster has.
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i use this program, http://www.softes.org Works well, free down load. there are also alot of cleaners on www.tucows.com.\n\nAs far as the "what are you to trying to hide" answers---GET A GRIP! this is a Q&A sight-\ngo be high and mighty somewhere eles.
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http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...now that u have what u need....lets clean the pc first\ngo to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok\ngo to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...\ngo to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...\nnow go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....\nok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....\ngo to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....\ngo to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...\nnow restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok
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Download/install anti-spyware program and clean up that computer.
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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