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    Windows Vista Spring Cleaning

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by HollywoodLights, Apr 10, 2010.

  1. HollywoodLights

    HollywoodLights Notebook Consultant

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    I figure since it is Spring Cleaning time I should run through my computer and do the same. So far I have:

    Gotten Rid of Un-Needed files and programs
    Ran TuneUp Utilities Speed Up Optimizer
    Ran CCleaner
    Defragmented with TuneUp Utilities
    and ran Windows Disc Clean Up

    Anything else I should do to help optimize my computer at this time (and How often should I redo the above processes)
     
    HollywoodLights, Apr 10, 2010
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  2. melthd

    melthd Notebook Evangelist

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    if you're a fanatic, do it every day (i used to).

    if you're just wanting to use a computer, then i'd say every fortnight. And lose the Tuneup Utlities, as it really doesn't do much.
     
    melthd, Apr 10, 2010
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    mindinversion Notebook Evangelist

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    spybot has a nice browser cleaner inside it, usually finds things missed in other programs.

    Also, regvac from superwin [30 day free trial] picks up a LOT more in the way of bad registry entries than CC. Just stick with the safe side of the program and you're GTG.
     
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  4. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ccleaner, defraggler, disccleaner, defragbootfiles.bat (from this very forum).

    i do this irregularly maybe twice a year by now. (except defragmenting as i'm on an ssd). for win7, that's enough that's needed.
     
    davepermen, Apr 11, 2010
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