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computer virgin problem

  • 21-09-2008 2:19pm
    #1
    gubby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know how I can clean up more space on my computer? I have tried deleting programmes but it wont delete some.. like picture gear and an old printer I had installed. I am a bit nervious about uninstalling stuff in case its something importaint that I might want. any tips


Comments

  • #2
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Go to www.download.com

    There is a number of free cleanup tools there. Enter in the search engine something like "pc cleanup" etc.

    See here too: http://www.pcworld.com/article/142370/free_file_cleanup_tools.html

    and here: http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Search/cleanup.html

    NOTE: if your unsure what your doing, MAKE A RESTORE POINT FIRST or else don't try it.
    If in doubt - leave it out. If its not broke - don't fix it!

    Non-free, I can recommend a tool called "Window Washer" by Webroot.
    One of the best, clear to use and is very safe.

    You will be amazed how much hidden useless junk there actually is on your system.


  • #3
    calex71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,126 ✭✭✭✭calex71


    i recommend ccleaner for a basic clear out of old temp files etc, also has a reg cleaner, and section for removing programs, simple to use and best of all free and ad/spy ware free get it here


  • #4
    evil-monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭evil-monkey


    Biggins wrote: »
    Go to www.download.com

    There is a number of free cleanup tools there. Enter in the search engine something like "pc cleanup" etc.

    See here too: http://www.pcworld.com/article/142370/free_file_cleanup_tools.html

    and here: http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Search/cleanup.html

    NOTE: if your unsure what your doing, MAKE A RESTORE POINT FIRST or else don't try it.
    If in doubt - leave it out. If its not broke - don't fix it!

    Non-free, I can recommend a tool called "Window Washer" by Webroot.
    One of the best, clear to use and is very safe.

    You will be amazed how much hidden useless junk there actually is on your system.

    +1

    if you need a lot more space...consider an additional internal or external hard drive. considering you described yourself as a "computer virgin", i'd go with the external. can pick up a 500gb ext for less than 100 squids these days...that should do ya flying...store all music, video etc on that and keep the internal for vital files. :D


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