The disk cleanup utility also has a ‘more options’ tab that allows you to free up more disk space by uninstalling applications that you do not use. Get ’em out of there! Uninstall applications These ‘disposable’ files can include temp files, log files, files in your recycle bin, and other unimportant/unnecessary files. From the disk-cleanup dialog box, select the types of files you want to delete and click ‘OK’. You can search for the application using the start-menu search function. Your computer’s disk cleanup utility is a simple tool that allows you to delete items such as temporary and cache files, thus freeing up extra hard-drive space. Anything you decide you don’t need, click the item line and click ‘disable’. If you’re not sure what anything there does, you can right-click the item in question and ‘search online’ for details. To check what is opening upon start-up, open your Task Manager app, toggle to the startup tab and scroll through the list. So ask the question – do I need all of these items opening, and then running in the background, when I first turn my computer on? Start-up items – programs that automatically launch when Windows boots – can unnecessarily suck up system resources and cause your computer to boot longer. So what steps should I take? Disable start-up items & free up computer resources Removing these files can make a marked difference in the speed and improved performance of your hard drive and computer. But what about your system’s disks and drives? Have you checked and tuned them recently? Or do you need some encouragement to kick-start the process?Ī slow computer can be caused by a number of things – including malware – but one of the most likely culprits is an overcrowding of your disk space with unnecessary files, including temporary files. Back in May we talked about physically cleaning up your computer – removing dust bunnies for your hardware’s health and your health.
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