This will be on your Start Menu.
If it isn't, then click on "All Programs", then "Accessories",
then "System Tools". This will take you to the proper page.
Alternatively, try windowsupdate.microsoft.com(not necessary with Vista).
It is very important that you get all available security updates.
Other updates may less critical, but are still recommended.
Get rid of cookies. These are the little crumbs that are left behind on your computer after you visit a website. Click on Start>> Control Panel>>Internet Options. The second row down will say Delete Cookies, click on that. Click on Delete Temporary file; when the little box comes up that says "delete offline," you don't have to click on that. Click on Delete temporary Files.
Alternatavely, download CCleaner and CleanUp! and run them both after installation. This will take care of all of your wasted space (e.g cookies, internet cache files).
Complete Disk Cleanup. After clicking on "Start", move your cursor on "All Programs", then up to "Accessories", then "System Tools". Click on "Disk Cleanup" from the list that appears. Click the "More Options" tab at the top of the page, and select all three of the following: "Windows Components," "Installed Programs," and "System Restore". Clean up all three by clicking on their respective tabs. You may want to delete all but your most recent system restore point as you probably don't need the others.
Defragment your computer. Defragmenting your computer moves all your files to where they are supposed to be. You may want to download an independent defragmenter (e.g. Defraggler by Piriform). It is small, concise, powerful, and much quicker than the one distributed with Windows.
Remove adware, malware, and spyware. Use a search engine to find "Lavasoft AdAware 2008". This will take you to a site to download the software. Download and install this program. You can also use "Spybot Search & Destroy." SpywareBlaster is a good preventative measure to use as well. All have easy-to-follow instructions. SUPERAnti-Spyware is yet another option. For malware, MBAM is yet another option.
Install anti-virus software. Kaspersky, AVG, Bitdefender, Antivir, and Avast are free for personal use.
Go to My Computer. Now go to tools at the top. Folder Options... View, then check the box "Show Hidden Files and Folders" then go to Local Disk, Documents & Settings, Your Account, and delete everything in: My Recent Documents, Local Settings History (Do not delete everything in local settings, just delete everything in the history folder of local settings) (and while in Local Settings) Delete everything in temporary internet files.
Remove unwanted programs by going to start, control panel, add/remove programs, then remove unwanted programs.
When your computer is running in ship-shape, then go to start, all programs, accessories, system tools, then system restore. Create a restore point, and when your computer is running poorly,
restore it to the day.
If you havn't cleant up your PC for a long time, you may need to clean your PC Registry with a System cleaner and Registry repair software
Alternatavely, download CCleaner and CleanUp! and run them both after installation. This will take care of all of your wasted space (e.g cookies, internet cache files).
Complete Disk Cleanup. After clicking on "Start", move your cursor on "All Programs", then up to "Accessories", then "System Tools". Click on "Disk Cleanup" from the list that appears. Click the "More Options" tab at the top of the page, and select all three of the following: "Windows Components," "Installed Programs," and "System Restore". Clean up all three by clicking on their respective tabs. You may want to delete all but your most recent system restore point as you probably don't need the others.
Defragment your computer. Defragmenting your computer moves all your files to where they are supposed to be. You may want to download an independent defragmenter (e.g. Defraggler by Piriform). It is small, concise, powerful, and much quicker than the one distributed with Windows.
Remove adware, malware, and spyware. Use a search engine to find "Lavasoft AdAware 2008". This will take you to a site to download the software. Download and install this program. You can also use "Spybot Search & Destroy." SpywareBlaster is a good preventative measure to use as well. All have easy-to-follow instructions. SUPERAnti-Spyware is yet another option. For malware, MBAM is yet another option.
Install anti-virus software. Kaspersky, AVG, Bitdefender, Antivir, and Avast are free for personal use.
Go to My Computer. Now go to tools at the top. Folder Options... View, then check the box "Show Hidden Files and Folders" then go to Local Disk, Documents & Settings, Your Account, and delete everything in: My Recent Documents, Local Settings History (Do not delete everything in local settings, just delete everything in the history folder of local settings) (and while in Local Settings) Delete everything in temporary internet files.
Remove unwanted programs by going to start, control panel, add/remove programs, then remove unwanted programs.
When your computer is running in ship-shape, then go to start, all programs, accessories, system tools, then system restore. Create a restore point, and when your computer is running poorly,
restore it to the day.If you havn't cleant up your PC for a long time, you may need to clean your PC Registry with a System cleaner and Registry repair software
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