How to Clean up your Vista Computer?
Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by zTechWorld in Vista
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Most users get really annoyed by the constantly decreasing efficiency of their computer, especially slowing down of the computer and massive execution times. This is very prominent in Vista computers. Well, here is a guide to help all you users in distress. Follow the guide to speed up and clean up your Vista Computer.
1) The Golden Rule is removing unwanted files and duplicates. Not only they occupy precious space in your hard disk, they even slow down the computer by using up the memory.
2) Disk Cleanup: The wonder tool that will solve most your computer optimization needs almost instantly, it can be accessed by typing Disk Cleanup after clicking the Windows Button on the lower left corner of the screen and clicking the appropriate button.
3) After running a couple of scans, the tool will display a list of files that can be deleted segregated under categories. Choose the category/categories of files that you need to delete and click on the ok button.
4) While most of you have seen the option of Defragmenting the Drive, most do not know what exactly this does. Defragging a drive is like de-cluttering it, arranging the files and programs on the computer in a way that it optimizes the efficiency of the computer and makes it run smoothly. The best feature about Defragmenting a Drive is that before the process takes place, it checks whether or not your computer needs a Defrag.
Follow these steps and see your computer work as good as new.
One Comment
hydrochloride
24. Feb, 2009
I absolutely hate the Vista defragmenter, it doesnt show the defrag program and just grinds away in the background. I recommend Diskeeper which is faster, totally automatic, unintrusive and equipped to defrag badly fragmented drives even in less than 15% free space.
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