How to Clean Up a Computer

Computer slowing down?? It's probably time to clean it up. There are a couple easy ways you can clean up your computer and optimize its performance.

Instructions

1. The first step you'll want to accomplish is cleaning up files that you don't use. Excessive files can take up memory and slow your computer down.

2. Go to the Start menu at the lower left hand corner. From there you will select Programs. Under Programs you'll want to select Accessories. Under Accessories, select System Tools.

3. Under System Tools, you'll find Disk Cleanup. Select Disk Cleanup. Your computer will run a scan of files that can be deleted and the file sizes. Place a check in each box and select Ok. Selecting Ok will delete all unnecessary files. If you're feeling really brave, there's a "More Options" tab in Disk Cleanup where you can delete installed programs you no longer use.

4. The second step you'll want accomplish is defragmenting your computer. Defragmenting rearranges the programs on you computer so that they operate in a more efficient manner.

5. To begin the Defrag process, start by following Step 2.

6. In System Tools, select Disk Defragmenter. When the defragmenter program opens, select Analyze. Your computer will analyze whether your computer needs to be defragmented or not. If so, select Defragment. This process will take a while so it's best to do so when you don't need to use the computer.

7. That's it!! If you followed these easy steps, your computer should be running more efficiently.