joseph sam asks:
I want to get rid of unwanted files, duplicate files and pictures. I want to clean old updates that have been upgraded and check for missing files to help my computer run faster and be safe on the internet.
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System: Windows
Tagged: best software, clean registry, disk cleanup, free software, improve speed
System: Windows
Tagged: best software, clean registry, disk cleanup, free software, improve speed
38 Answers -
Bruce Epper
July 30, 2012CCleaner gets rid of most of the junk files, old updates, etc. Duplicate Files Finder (got it from Sourceforge but no longer appears to be there) excels at finding duplicate files – just be careful of what you tell it to remove. Glary Utilities also performs many of these functions.
Using it from some years ago and always haapy with it.
September 1, 2012Dalsan
July 30, 2012CCleaner works well for registry and junk file cleaning, Gary Utilities might do more of what you want, but needs extra care for preventing deletion of the wrong items, Duplicate File Finder found here: http://voxel.dl.sourceforge.net/project/doubles/Duplicate%20Files%20Finder/0.8.0/dupfinder-0.8.0-source_and_binaries.tar.gz
Apparently Bruce and I are on the same wavelength with this.
Muhammad Ahmad
July 30, 2012Try http://download.cnet.com/Kingsoft-PC-Doctor/3000-18512_4-75543680.html Kingsoft PC Doctor. I hope this will work fine for you. If you need even more than use TuneUp Utilities. Additionally you should check for viruses also for this download http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx and scan the entire system. You should check for disk defrage. You can use Auslogic Disk Defrag from http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag/portable/
Thanks
TwooshVidisha
July 30, 2012Get Wise Registry Cleaner. It helps eliminate these errors and accelerate the performance of Windows. It is free and my pet PC speed up tool! It scans for all bad registry keys, lets you keep or delete entries (whichever you want) also help restore the Windows Registry. You may also opt for a professional version of Wise Registry Cleaner, but it is not free. Get more details http://www.mizwhiz.com/computer-and-mom/are-you-suffering-from-hourglass-syndrome-of-your-computer.html
I second that. CCleaner is good, but Wise Disk Cleaner & Wise Registry Cleaner are awesome!
July 30, 2012TwooshVidisha
July 30, 2012Dispose of unnecessary files, perform periodical optimization of your PC, and get rid of unused programs. These are the easy steps to spring clean your PC from time to time. http://www.mizwhiz.com/tips-tricks/easy-tips-on-how-to-spring-clean-your-pc.html
Manide
July 30, 2012Hi Joseph,
I must agree with those who recommend CCleaner. It’s one of the most popular utility and that’s for its efficaciousness. Don’t forget to chose extra files you need to get rid of via Options>Include…
You may consider a defragmenter in order to speed up your PC.
ha14
July 30, 2012Toolwiz Care
http://www.iobit.com/faq.html
Soluto
https://www.soluto.com/
Before cleaning Windows do a system restore point and registry backup
Alan Wade
July 30, 2012This little gem called Awesome Duplicate Photo Finder is, well awsome, at finding duplicate photo’s.
http://download.cnet.com/Awesome-Duplicate-Photo-Finder/3000-2193_4-75206819.html
A thing worth mentioning is if you intend to remove empty folders then here is a program that I strongly recommend you DONT use. It is called Empty Folder Cleaner and many inexperienced computer users have been caught out with this. It can and will make your machine virtually unbootable so stay well away from it. Under testing it attempted to delete all of my personal folders which were not empty! Other testers complained about it attempting to knock out system folders so take heed.
If you intend to use an empty folder cleaner then there are reviews and recommendations here:
July 30, 2012http://www.thewindowsclub.com/free-software-delete-empty-folders-windows-7
Mihovil Pletikos
July 30, 2012as most people here i agree ccleaner is the way to go and i use it regularly
StefanyBaez
July 30, 2012There are a few. I use and recommend Glary Utilities (http://www.glarysoft.com/)
but these are also great:
CCleaner (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner)
TuneUp (http://www.tune-up.com/)
TuneUp isn’t free..but thats very powerfull programs..
August 3, 2012Suman Acharya
July 30, 2012i also vote for CCleaner.
try this for 30 days – it’s better http://www.macecraft.com/jv16powertools/
trial version!!
susendeep dutta
July 30, 2012For remaining safe on internet,you can use best antivirus software like avast,Kaspersky etc. and if perform some critical tasks like credit card payment,then take their internet security versions.
Sc Ling
July 30, 2012I would recommend using Slim Cleaner to do the job. It does the job far faster than CCleaner. You do not have to wait long for the cleaning process to finish. It is free and available from https://www.slimwareutilities.com/slimcleaner.php
Josh Lee
July 30, 2012I use CCleaner for most things.
I also use Auslogics BoostSpeed for other things.
Try them out
Dalsan
July 30, 2012For a little extra performance boost, try Tweaking.com’s Simple Performance Boost to disable some unnecessary services and features. You can read more about it here: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/tweak-windows-to-increase-pc-performance-with-simple-performance-boost/
Cristina Torrão
July 30, 2012Definitively iOrbit Advance SystemCare. I run the free version and I’m very pleased. Give it a try: http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.html
Charlie Player
July 30, 2012CCleaner is a good 1 to clean the unwanted files.
or
iobit.com there a sm software also that may helpful for you
Igor Rizvi?
July 30, 2012glary utilities, tuneup utilities,iobit advance system care, slim cleaner ect
Dave Parrack
July 31, 2012This article – http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-do-you-deal-with-windows-pc-crapware-you-told-us/ – which discusses software for getting rid of crapware, should prove useful.
Paul Pruitt
July 31, 2012To check for missing system files, open a command prompt, then type in “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit return.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-service-scanner/ – this unusual freeware checks for missing and corrupt Windows services. I suppose it might duplicate sfc /scannow’s work, but it probably wouldn’t hurt.
July 31, 2012Moonlight M3lody
July 31, 2012Bruce and Dalsan’s recommendations are great. I use them myself. As for mising files you can just do SFC/SCANNOW from command prompt>This checks for files integrity and will replace them back if something’s not right. I screw up my icons and themes a few times and this save the day.
Âdil Farôôq
July 31, 2012My recommendation is one and only Ccleaner.
Rod Ball
July 31, 2012CC Cleaner as suggested, but I also had good results with
Revo Uninstaller and PC Decrapifier (for new computers)
MatthewOMealey
July 31, 2012WinDirStat is great visual way for finding chunks of data that might unnecessarily be taking up space.
http://windirstat.info/
Assad Bhatti
August 1, 2012CCleaner great small program does the job very well and its FREE!
Lambvolution
August 3, 2012CCleaner works well for me
http://www.piriform.com/CCLEANER
Jon Smith
August 3, 2012CCleaner
Maxi3w
August 4, 2012Hi, I use “Advanced System Care 5″ from ‘ I0Bit ‘ http://www.i0bit.com and it is great. It has so many features for free plus if you buy the Pro version, which you can also use on 3 computers, I have found it was money well spent. It has an Auto Clean feature which runs daily and fixes problems automatically.
They also have other great free and paid for software that is well worth looking at on their site. I’m really impressed and happy with them and would definitely say consider taking a look.
the profiesto ..
August 7, 2012Tuneup utilities,ccleaner,advanced system care….
Mel Reynolds
August 19, 2012KIngsoft PC Doctor is really good.
DI
August 20, 2012I use http://www.anti-twin.com/ for duplicate files, Free Window Registry Repair at www/regsofts.com and DiskMax from http://www.koshyjohn.com. Simple and free.
fatihamzah
August 23, 2012Absolutely CCleaner, and i also recommend IObit Advance Systemcare. After cleaning you may defrag your PC with Defraggler
Hiren Patel
September 12, 2012Ccleaner & Defraggler best for cleaning unwanted files,registry files & making PC faster.
Safe on internet : Install Good Antivirus.
Nathaniel Fleur
October 2, 2012Hello Joseph, for speeding up your PC. You could try out http://regcurelicensekeycode.com … they also give away a free microsoft registry cleaner, which is a little out of date, but might work for your computer. Hope this helps.
Vipul Bansal
October 18, 2012I’ve been using CCleaner and it has worked wonders.
My computer boots up fast and all other programs respond immediately.
It’s free for home use.
Sreekanth Stern
November 30, 2012http://www.iobit.com/advanced-systemcare-antivirus.html
and http://www.glarysoft.com/ is a good software to use.
Richard Pelon
February 3, 2013Try this software “Duplicate Files Deleter” from http://duplicatefilesdeleter.com/. You can manage any duplicate files without worries and it’s safe to use. It’s the best way to manage unnecessary duplicate files.
Bill Davis
February 12, 2013iobit advance system care is the best there is!!!!!!!!