If your computer is lagging in runtime and/or performance, or if you just want to optimize computer performance, a computer check up is recommended.  For at-home easy options, follow these steps to clean your computer’s hard drive and improve overall function.

Eliminating Unnecessary Files
Go to the Start menu, select Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click on Disk Cleanup.  Process will start automatically and may take a few minutes, it is recommended to keep all programs closed during this time.

Resizing Internet Cache
Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools and select Internet Options.  Select General, then Settings and set the existing size to 50Meg.  Back to the General tab, select Delete Files to delete existing cache files and clear file space.

Defragment and Check Disk Utilities
Both of these utilities can be found by going into the My Computer file, right-clicking on the C: drive, selecting Properties, and going to the Tool tab.  Both of these tasks should be performed monthly or even weekly to prevent file fragmentation and corruption from slowing your computer.

Windows Update Patches
To install the latest Windows Update patches and ensure prime Windows performance, open Internet Explorer, go to Tools, and select Windows Update.  Select to reboot your computer afterwards.

Other suggestions include installing or updating antivirus or virus scan software, ensuring your firewall is activated, and rebooting your computer at least twice a week.  All of these steps should clean and prime your computer.

Most importantly, find a registry cleaner to do your computer check up and fully optimize computer performance on a regular basis.  Don’t wait until your system crashes and you lose that document that you’ve been working on all night.  You can prevent these errors and have you system running like it did when it was brand new.

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