How to clean up Windows

In this article I'll show you how to clean up your windows registry, temporary files and bulk applications.

Why do we need a registry and file cleaning?
Cleaning of windows registry must be done in order to increase the overall computer speed and performance.

Why computer slows down with time?
Almost every software application saves its settings in windows registry or using temporary files. The more programs have been installed, the more size of windows registry increases.
Few programs after uninstallation erase their tracks from registry. This way when time goes by Windows gets stuffed with unusable information, leading to decreased computer performance.
This is also true for the temporary files, swap files, as well as information written due to the incorrect system shutdown: memory dumps, lost files, etc.

How to do a cleaning procedure ?
I. For a complete cleaning we will use the free software CCleaner. Download and install the program from here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner.html

Steps for cleaning up Windows:

1. Run CCleaner and click over Run Cleaner.

Startup screen of CCleaner.

2. Second phase cleaning:

1. Click the Issues button and check EVERY option.
2. Click the Scan For Issues button.
3. Click the Fix selected issues... button.
4. Click Yes when asked to backup changes to the registry.

You might also have to wait if your computer is highly stuffed with garbage files and temporary settings.

II. Disk cleanup is an integrated program in Windows that searches and cleans compressed old files, office setup files, temporary files as well as old file index catalog. These files could also take you lots of space. So just click on Start->Run and type: cleanmgr.exe and follow the program's dialogue.



The process of integrated disk cleanup scanning:



If you wish to free more space on the tab More Options click on the button Clean up.... This will remove the previous unused system snapshots that windows has made.



When cleaning is done you'll see how much disk space(mb) is freed. The overall effect is incredible. Now your Windows system is cleaned and will run faster than before!