Free Ways to Clean Up Your Computer

After using your computer for a long time, you will found it gets slower and slower. It is probably because the registry needs to be repaired or clean out. You can clean up your computer to make it faster than before. This article lists some free ways for you to clean up your computer.

1. Remove Your Unwanted Files

Your computer may be preinstalled lots of program when you purchase it. Many of them run at start-up and stay running in the background to slow down your computer. And there are many applications you probably don’t need such as games, programs that provide support and documentation, online shopping applications, a browser (or two) you’ll never use and some antivirus software.

Here is how to remove unwanted files:

· Start your computer and direct to Control Panel, then “Add or Remove Programs”.

· Remove the programs you don’t want. Make sure the program you removed is really unwanted or you have similar alternatives on your computer.

2. Update Your Program and App

You need to keep your Windows updated. Go to Start –> Programs –> Windows Update and turn on automatic updates. Then you have to update your installed drives, Adobe Acrobat and Java. “Adobe and Java are two programs that, if not updated, create significant risk of infection. When a security flaw is found, they update their software and announce the reasons for the update. If you don’t install the update, that’s a little like telling criminals how to break into your house. Always keep those two programs updated.”

3. Disk Cleanup Defragmenter

Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter is an effective way to clean up old files. You can do it through Start –> Acessories –> System Tools –> Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter.

4. Check out Your Browser

Over time you probably installed a number of plugins, toolbars, and extensions that not only slow down your browser but also clutter your screen. You should check out your browser and remove those you don’t need.

5. Add RAM

If you are running an old computer, then you can consider adding the RAM which will make your computer a little faster.

After trying all of these tips, I believe your computer will be faster than before. For more computer tips, you can turn here.