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I need to clean up my computer from unwanted running programs, where can I get information on how to do this?
December 15, 2009
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Clean Registry and Optimize PC
read this
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial44.html
you need to run msconfig
start -> run -> msconfig
check any removals you make against this list
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
before you start set a system restore point.
Its not rocket science. You can do a google search if you want more information but these two tools are all you need to do it properly.
If you get stuck, or there is any problem, you can revert through safe mode and msconfig or through the system restore point you have set.
what i use is counterspyware. i just got it free from http://www.superantispyware.com. it helps me clean all unwanted programs, trojans, adwares, etc.
the guy on top has suggested the right thing to do. Just in case you’re still confused, here’s the step-by-step instruction:
>click START button (on the taskbar)
>go to SETTINGS
>CONTROL PANEL
>choose the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS icon
>select/highlight the programs you want to remove
>then, click CHANGE OR REMOVE button
>then, the program that you want to remove will be uninstalled.
Well, that would probably be it. Hope this helps.
If ever there’s a virus detected after un-installation or something weird happens, try scanning your computer because sometimes, when i uninstall some programs, there are some errors. So, try to be cautious and I suggest you try these programs (if you haven’t tried them yet):
>Spybot Search & Destroy
(a program that detects and removes spyware and adware of different kinds from computers.)
>RegistryMechanic
(Don’t compromise your PC with the second best. Registry Mechanic will clean your registry, fix errors and optimize PC for better performance.)
;D
http://lifehacker.com/software/lifehacker-top-10/top-10-ways-to-clean-up-your-pc-294189.php
you could try system mechanic
you can go to control panel then add/remove programs.you can uninstall the programs that you dont need anymore.
DiskCleanup tool allows you to clean up compressed and unnecessary files collected during Windows operations. Windows has deemed these files safe to delete. This files can be anything from your temporary internet files to programs no longer in use.
HOW TO:
1. Click Start
2. Programs
3. Accessories
4. System Tools
5. Click Disk Cleanup.
Add/Remove Application is otherwise known as an “executive” uninstall. This is an extremely easy procedure to perform. You can open the ADD/REMOVE application by following the directions below
1.Click “Start”
2.Click “Control Panel”
3.Click “Add Or Remove Programs” In VISTA this App is under Programs
4.Search for the program you would like to remove, then Click “Remove” Note that the actual removal process is not perfect.
Registry Cleaner-if you haven’t cleaned your registry in a while. This is necessary. Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, un-installs etc. Each one of those events produces a key. That key needs your PC’s resources and free space. So, if you clean your registry, you make more resources available for speed. Do a registry scan if you got more than 20 errors you should clean it.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/what-is-the-best-registry-cleaner.html