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Old June 4th 07, 12:07 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Karen F
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I'd like to ask what programs most of you use to cleanup your computer.

Thanks.



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Old June 4th 07, 12:17 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Wolla
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Hi,

There are so many tools, for example : cleanup xp
So, the best way to clean up your computer is to use the integrated
Microsoft Tools in
the operating system.

Here's a link of Windows XP clean up:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...storeperf.mspx

I hope, it helps!

best regards from Austria
WOLLA

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Old June 4th 07, 02:12 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Malke
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Karen F wrote:
I'd like to ask what programs most of you use to cleanup your computer.

Thanks.


This information about system maintenance may help you:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...ml#Maintenance


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Old June 4th 07, 03:53 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
JS
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Take a look at CCleaner as a tool to remove Internet history info, cookies,
temp files, auto complete and other junk. Just check the items you want
deleted.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

JS

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Old June 4th 07, 10:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Harry Ohrn MS MVP
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Others have given you good advise. I'd like to add that you steer clear of
so-called trialware versions of disk cleaners you might find while on-line.
Many of these prove to be more problematic than helpful as they often tend
to continue to nag you even after they have been uninstalled. Some report
problems that don't even exist in an effort to get you to buy the full
version. There are some excellent third party programs available but for the
most part the built in tools work well enough.

If you need to hide your tracks or permanently erase files though you will
need third party software.

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Old June 5th 07, 02:05 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Bruce Chambers
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WinXP's built-in Disk Cleanup is all that's necessary for most people.
CCLeaner is OK for removing temporary files, but its registry
component is too dangerous for the average computer user to dafely use.

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Old June 5th 07, 04:07 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Gene K
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In my mind, the absolute best by far is CCleaner (free from:
http://ccleaner.com/ ). My advice to you would be to install and run it
with only the blocks checked which are set up by the installation program.
As you learn more, you can consider the other options available.
Gene K


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Old June 6th 07, 02:06 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Karen F
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Thank you all for the excellent advice.



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Old June 6th 07, 03:23 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
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You're Welcome.

JS

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