How Can I Clean Up My Computer?
Posted by Editor | Posted in "How to", Applications, PC Clean Up | Posted on 09-09-2008
Many Windows computer users head to their favorite search engines every day to figure out a way to clean up their computers. Truthfully, “cleaning up your computer” is rather ambiguous as there can be many different meanings to the phrase. This phrase can be interpreted as:
- How can I clean my web browser cache or history
- How can I clean my temporary internet files
- How can I clean my registry
- How can I remove temp files
Amongst a few other meanings. Because we know that cleaning a computer requires more than just one application, we’ve put together this resource list of computer cleaning tools. Some of these tools are free and some of them require a little bit of money, but what they all have in common is that they will help you to keep your computer clean.
Malicious software remover – This free software is offered by Microsoft and purports to remove and clean up traces of specific programs such as Blaster, Sasser and MyDoom. Works with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 and Server 2003.
Crap Cleaner – Freeware Windows cleaning program that removes temporary internet files and internet history for Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera. It also deletes temporary files, cleans your recycle bin and recent documents. This software helps to restore hard drive space and remove files that may compromise your privacy.
RegCure registry cleaner – This program is not free, but it does offer a comprehensive cleaning of your Windows registry which can speed up your computer and help to prevent future errors.
AVG Antivirus – this free spyware/adware/virus removal software offers excellent benefits at the right price (free!). Regarded as one of the most comprehensive virus removal utilities for Windows computers, this is a must-have tool for PC users who want to be sure that their computer is free and clear of a multitude of nasty programs.
Now, this may be a short list of computer cleanup programs, but this list really does address all facets of cleaning up your computer. In addition to this, these four programs can help to improve your PCs speed, help you to maintain your privacy and will help to continually protect you from malicious programs; not a bad deal for mostly free software.