Free PC Clean Up Tools
Computers are a prevalent and necessary tool in our modern world. Like all tools, computers need occasional cleaning to be kept in prime condition. With so many facets to a computer, it can be hard to know what needs to be cleaned, how often and by what program? There are many powerful--and free--utilities that can be downloaded from the Internet.
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SUPERAntiSpyware
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SUPERAntiSpyware is a bruiser when it comes to cleaning up spyware, adware, malware and other similar threats. This software scans your computer for unwanted threats, and allows you to take action against them. The interface is simple and intuitive, with options for simple scans and user customized ones.
SUPERAntiSpyware lists the threats found, giving you the option to remove any or all of them. In addition, incorrectly flagged items and folders can be marked as trusted so they will not be included in a scan again. This software is also light on resources, using a minor amount of memory and disk space.
Eusing Registry Cleaner
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Eusing Registry Cleaner is a must have for those looking to clean out their registry. By scanning the registry for old and invalid entries, this software helps to keep your computer running smooth and error-free. Eusing Registry Cleaner has an easy-to-use interface, which will get you to scanning your registry in just a few clicks. The software creates a list of bad registry entries, allowing you to choose which ones you want to remove or leave alone. Eusing Registry Cleaner is also safe to use because a backup of any altered registry entries is created, allowing you to restore your old entries if something goes awry.
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Auslogics Disk Defrag
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Auslogics Disk Defrag is a great upgrade from the standard defrag program found on most PCs as part of the Windows operating system. This program, like all programs of this type, takes fragmented blocks of data and moves them around into a more contiguous and efficient manner. Auslogics Disk Defrag, however, goes above and beyond this task with a number of exciting features. This program is built upon a powerful engine, allowing disk scanning and defragging to be done in minutes instead of hours. Auslogics Disk Defrag is also intelligent, moving data to logical locations, instead of the closest, and arranging free space where it can be easily accessed. A number of running options are available, allowing for Auslogics Disk Defrag to be run while your system is idle, at specified scheduled times.
CCleaner
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CCleaner is a tool for removing unwanted and unneeded files, which tend to accumulate through regular computer use. Whether it be your browser, media player or even Windows itself, files are often created for a single use and then left behind, slowly bloating your hard drive. CCleaner sweeps through your hard drive, looking for these dead-weight files and deleting them. This software is fast, performing its function in less than a minute. CCleaner offers a number of customizing options, allowing you to target areas that need cleaning, protect areas that don't, and even include new software that CCleaner doesn't initially support.
AM-DeadLink
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AM-DeadLink provides a simple way to trim your browser bookmarks, removing duplicate or broken entries. If you have a giant list of bookmarks or favorites, many of which you don't even remember, this is an excellent program. AM-DeadLink verifies each bookmark, deleting entries that no longer exist, combining duplicate entries and redirecting entries that have changed. Organization of bookmarks is also possible with this software.
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