Tech Tuesdays PC Tune
Up and Clean Up Class
Steps for Tuning
Up your PC.
1.
In
Programs and Features (Windows 7) or Add Remove Programs (Windows XP).
Uninstall any programs that you no longer use. If you are in doubt about a
program you can search for the program on the Internet. If you are still in
doubt, leave it alone.
2.
Install
and run CCleaner.
Clean your system using the default settings. If you want to get a more
in-depth cleaning, you can change some of the options.
3.
Next,
Run the Registry cleaner from within CCleaner and remove clean all entries it
finds.
4.
You
may now want to go into Tools/startup on CCleaner. In here, only disable DO NOT
DELETE any entries. If you make a mistake and remove something you need, you
can go back later and enable it.
5.
Now
open and run Disk Cleanup. This program comes with every Windows system. Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools in Windows XP
and Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools and then select
the options you wish to clean, and remember to clean the ‘system restore’ files
under the ‘More Options’ tab if you feel you no longer need them. Click ‘OK’ to
clean the files and remember when it is finished, there is the ‘Poof’ factor,
meaning it won’t tell you when it is done, it will just disappear from your
screen.
6.
If
you’ve made it this far, it is time to run Disk Defragmenter. You can find Disk Defragmenter in the same location as
Disk Clean up above. Highlight the
drives you want to Defragment and click ‘Defragment Disk’. When it is done, it
won’t disappear from your screen, but it won’t say ‘I’m finished’. Microsoft
assumes a lot.
In Conclusion, if you your computer is running slow and you
remove unwanted Programs and Files, and then Defragment your drive you should
see a performance increase.
If you still do not see improvement, you may have malware/virus
infection, or it may be hardware related, meaning you need a RAM or Hard drive
upgrade. A full hard drive performs slowly.
3.
For
LCD screens, laptop screens and tablet screens I recommend a micro fiber cloth.
You can get them at Staples, Wal-Mart or almost any store. Micro-fiber cloth
will protect your screen against scratches. If your screen is extremely dirty,
micro-fiber clothe with a little screen cleaner will work wonders.
Physical Cleaning or
your computer
1.
With
a Desktop Computer, use a can of compressed air outside on a clear day. Open
the case side door, and remember you may have to take off the front cover. Blow
out as much dust as you can. Blow out the power supply, processor fan, and any
other fans and vents you find.
2.
With
a Laptop Computer, use a can of compressed air on the bottom of the laptop and
keyboard only. Do not spray on or at the display. You can cause dust particles
to actually get behind the screen.
4.
For
CRT Screens and the outside of desktop computers I recommend Windex. Windex can
be harsh on newer screens, but if you have an old CRT (big and fat) monitor,
Windex will work on that and on the outside of most desktop cases.
Remember you can get files like CCleaner and Defraggler at
the following URL
http://www.filehippo.com/
Below is the Audio and PowerPoints from the Class.
