How can I tidy up/ speed up computer ?

Kerry_o'keefe

I have seen thread on this but can not find it. How can I safely tidy my computer up (ie rid it of all the garbage put on by various companies when visiting their websites)

Thanks

Browntoa

download ccleaner from

www.ccleaner.com

it removes all the crap you are on about

humfer

Browntoa wrote:

download ccleaner from

www.ccleaner.com

it removes all the crap you are on about

Thanks for the tip - I'll give it a go myself as well

alanrowell

I'd also learn how to use "msconfig" as plenty of programs (hello realplayer) load when you boot up, take up system resources and AREN'T NEEDED because they fire up when needed anyway

wolfman

alanrowell wrote:

I'd also learn how to use "msconfig" as plenty of programs (hello realplayer) load when you boot up, take up system resources and AREN'T NEEDED because they fire up when needed anyway

Can be done in CCleaner, much easier and more intuiative too.

blondie21

clicked on the above link ????? can someone run me through how to download and run this ? sorry for being a bit dumb............

albertross_2

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

click download latest version on the right, when installing untick the yahoo toolbar install option.

kat21

http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html
kat21

:username:

Dip your harddrive in a bucket of thick bleach!!

Just kidding......please don't do this!!

Reuben_3

Does ccleaner do the same kind of job as http://www.evidenceeraser.com/www2/download2.php - for example, which has been recommended previously?

It seems to be marketed slightly differently, less on privacy angle but more on freeing up space.

chirpy007

Reuben wrote:

Does ccleaner do the same kind of job as http://www.evidenceeraser.com/www2/download2.php - for example, which has been recommended previously?

It seems to be marketed slightly differently, less on privacy angle but more on freeing up space.

Have you used this yourself or has anyone else used it, thanks