I posted the following in the cellphone MIFI response to a request for help.
I believe this could help many if not all of us here with computer issues in general.
I didn't intend to double post but I figured this deserved its own topic.
This works with Windows7 and WindowsXP as well
Try downloading this cleaner from cnet.com. They are a trusted computer industry company.
Their web site is
http://www.cnet.com/
Here is the link to the cleaner for your computer which is free and quite frankly the best free one I have found.
From CNET:
"This utility offers a one-stop-shop for cleaning and maintaining your computer for better overall system performance. The interface is very simple, featuring only a few buttons, which makes it easy to get down to cleaning immediately (in fact, it automatically runs on start-up) and doesn't confuse you with multiple steps."
I have only been using it for a month and a half and I am completely happy with it. With over 46 million people that have downloaded it. 4 star reviews by both CNET and over 8 thousand individual great reviews. Well I have downloaded it 4 times myself for various systems.
Once you have it installed there are 3 bubbles to select. The software will ask you to make a restore point (click yes) it and will do this for you automatically (good insurance on their and your part).
You can click on the Center bubble (care) and it will do things automatically for you OR you can do it by the numbers below.
1. I normally start with the right bubble called Diagnose System. Two clicks and some time for coffee and it will fix your system right up.
1a. Spyware Removal
1b. Registry Fix
1c. Privacy Sweep
1d. Junk Files Clean
2. Then do the top bubble maintain windows. Two clicks again and your system will be faster.
2a. System Optimazation
2b. Security Defense
2c. Disk Defragment
2d. Security Analyzer
3. The bottom bubble has some links to external applications and this is up to you if you want to download (I haven't tried most of them so I can not say which ones are worth the time and effort) I do recommend the tuneup internet booster though. Select the One Megabyte seems to provide me with the best throughput. Experiment with the settings for your ISP/connection speed.
3a. Internet Booster
3b. Smart RAM
http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-Sy...-10407614.html
IF you are in need for an antivirus program
http://www.avast.com FREE for home and educational use.
http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-...-10019223.html
From CNET page:
"Avast Free 5, an A-list freeware antivirus app, provides the same steadfast protection of well-known, pricier antivirus programs. Avast is remarkable for both its effectiveness and arguably providing the most complete free antivirus on the market."
This has been downloaded 110 million times. I have been using it for over 7 years and am completely happy with it. YOU do have to fill out the registration form (within 30 days)and input the serial # they email you
best of luck with your computer problem.
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