Many PC users find their device slows down over time. It takes longer to open folders or launch programs. This is due to the fact that a lot of unnecessary files have accumulated on the computer, the existence of which they do not even suspect. It is to remove these files that there are programs for cleaning your computer.
Removing garbage on a personal computer using third-party programs
When we talk about "garbage" on a computer, we are not talking about unnecessary programs or games on the hard drive. Typically this concept includes:
- temporary files - they are created by many programs during their work. They should be removed after exiting the application. Unfortunately, this does not always happen automatically, and over time, such files begin to take up more and more space, and the system works slower;
- browser cache, as well as other data - any browser saves many different files. This is information about visited pages, download history and other user actions. You can delete most of the information through the browser itself, but computer cleaning programs will do it faster and better;
- incorrect registry paths - after installing any program, an entry about it appears in the registry. And it will remain there even if the program is removed. Cleaning the registry removes all unnecessary entries and also fixes errors that may arise there over time.
It is to remove this kind of "garbage" that there are programs for cleaning personal computers. They are usually very easy to use and run automatically.
The computer needs to be periodically cleaned not only of dust and dirt, but also of unnecessary files
The best programs to clean your Windows 10 computer
Since the issue of cleaning a computer is relevant and was such before, there are many programs that are designed to help the user in this difficult matter. And programs for Windows 10 also exist in a huge number. Consider the most popular and effective computer cleaning programs.
Do not expect miracles from optimization programs. Of course, cleaning the system makes it run faster, but it won't overcome the technical limitations of your hardware.
CCleaner
CCleaner is probably the most famous program from the category of "cleaners":
- distribution method - free (with extended technical support in the paid version);
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official website - https://www.ccleaner.com.
A huge number of users regularly use it to maintain their system. The key features of this program include:
I myself regularly use CCleaner to clean my computer. The context menu that opens when you right-click on the shopping cart seems to be especially convenient. It can be used to quickly clean up files on your computer or data inside the Trash. Considering that the program is completely free and does not limit its functionality in any way, I consider it one of the best options for cleaning your computer.
Video: unobvious features of CCleaner
Advanced SystemCare
Advanced SystemCare positions itself as a program to speed up your computer and has the following features:
- distribution method - free (with advanced functionality in the paid version);
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official website - https://ru.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper/.
Basically, acceleration is achieved with the same cleaning of the system from "garbage". The main advantages of this program are as follows:
The disadvantages of this program, in my opinion, are also enough:
The amount of garbage that the program itself leaves on the system does not allow me to take it seriously. It is too intrusive, and besides, removing it from the system completely is not an easy task. The choice is always yours, but this attitude towards my users, for example, is not to my liking.
Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free
If you need a program for regular system maintenance, Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free is an excellent choice. Her main data:
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official site - https://www.ashampoo.com/ru/rub/pin/3606/System_Utilities/Ashampoo-WinOptimizer-Free.
This program embodies more than a decade of experience in optimizing Windows systems.... With its help, you can perform:
- optimization of the registry;
- complex disk cleaning from garbage and temporary files;
- detailed system configuration in all aspects;
- defragmenting the hard disk.
Beginners will be able to quickly master the basic features of the program, while more experienced users will have access to fine-tuning the entire system. A small drawback of the WinOptimizer Free application is the not very user-friendly interface.
In addition to cleaning the system, WinOptimizer Free optimizes computer performance and protects files from unauthorized changes Revo Uninstaller
The Revo Uninstaller program is primarily intended for the correct removal of programs from the hard disk:
- distribution method - free (there is a paid version);
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official website - https://www.revouninstaller.com.
When you uninstall programs or games yourself, a lot of garbage remains in the system. Revo Uninstaller is designed to help you remove the application completely. It consists of various modules, each of which does its job:
If you accustom yourself to remove applications from your computer only with the help of such utilities, then the need to clean your computer practically disappears. Still, the standard Windows application for uninstalling programs is not efficient enough.
Video: an overview of the features of the Revo Uninstaller
Wise Disk Cleaner
Quite a handy program designed to make the process of cleaning the system easier. It is well suited for those users who do not need dozens of additional features and just want to clean their system. Key features of the app:
- distribution method - free;
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official site - https://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-disk-cleaner.html.
The cleaning process itself is carried out literally in one click. The rest of the capabilities of this program have already been encountered in similar tools. The only thing that can be highlighted is the ability to set up timer operation, as well as two cleaning modes:
TweakNow PowerPack
A comprehensive program, the main purpose of which is to optimize the entire system. Here are its characteristics:
- distribution method - free;
- the presence of the Russian language - no;
- link to the official website - https://www.tweaknow.com/PowerPack.php.
Cleaning from "garbage" is only one of the possibilities, which does not really stand out from the others. The main advantages of the program are as follows:
There are also disadvantages of this program:
- the interface is implemented only in English;
- the program, although it supports Windows 10, was originally intended to optimize older versions of this operating system, and not all of its capabilities were fully transferred to the top ten.
Auslogics Registry Cleaner
A simple utility designed primarily for cleaning the registry from damaged or unnecessary entries:
- distribution method - free;
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official site - https://www.auslogics.com/ru/software/registry-cleaner/download/.
Of course, this feature is available in larger programs, but if you only need to clean the registry, Auslogics Registry Cleaner will do the job better than others. Of course, a restore point will be created before deleting the registry paths in case something goes wrong.
Auslogics Registry Cleaner is an effective tool for cleaning the Windows 10 system registry Kaspersky Cleaner
Kaspersky Cleaner is a utility from the developers of the well-known antivirus program:
- distribution method - free;
- the presence of the Russian language - yes;
- link to the official website - https://free.kaspersky.com/?product\u003dpc-cleaner.
The program has an extremely simple and intuitive interface. Any user, following the instructions, can easily clean their computer. The following features of this utility can be distinguished:
System Mechanic
System Mechanic is rather a whole complex for taking care of your device, but you will have to pay for full functionality:
- distribution method - shareware (many features only in the paid version);
- the presence of the Russian language - no;
- link to the official website - http://www.iolo.com/landing/adwords/system-mechanic-special-offer/.
The program consists of nearly fifty separate instruments. Many of the technologies used here are unique and not found in competitors. The rich toolkit of the application allows you to:
- optimize your internet connection and speed;
- find and remove viruses and spyware utilities;
- deep clean the registry;
- speed up the loading of Windows 10 and all its programs;
- recover deleted files, even if they were deleted from your recycle bin;
- configure hidden Windows 10 settings.
This program is intended for advanced users and is not recommended for beginners. Nonetheless, it is a decent tool that you can use to cleanse your system of junk.
System Mechanic software has a very wide functionality and is intended for advanced users With the help of System Mechanic, I manage to perform full home system maintenance, and the ability to recover deleted files once saved several hours of my work. But at the same time, I would consider it as a one-time tool, and not as a program for permanent use. For quick cleaning, there are much more convenient applications that have already been mentioned in this article.
Video: Optimize Computer Performance with System Mechanic
Any operating system needs maintenance from time to time. Getting rid of "trash" on your computer should become as familiar to you as cleaning the house. Fortunately, there are many handy programs out there to help you get the job done without any special knowledge or time consuming.
In 2015, the company clearly stated its position to gradually abandon classic tools, in particular from the traditional Control Panel. At that time, no one could have imagined that this would take so long.
So far, only a few Control Panel applets and tools have been moved to the Settings app or published as standalone UWP apps. Users and system administrators still have to switch between the Settings app and the Control Panel to access certain system settings. While Microsoft tries to make it harder to access Control Panel with every new version of Windows 10, it looks like it will remain part of the operating system for a long time to come.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) released in April 2018 introduces new features in Memory Sense. In fact, Microsoft just copied the functionality of the Disk Cleanup tool (cleanmgr.exe) into the new Free Space Now section of the Settings app.
To access the Disk Space Cleanup features in Windows 10, press the Windows + I hotkey and then go to the menu System\u003e Device memory\u003e... Please note that you must be using Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) or newer versions of Windows 10.
Although Disk Cleanup is still available in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), it is only a matter of time before the classic tool is completely removed.
The Memory Sense function allows you to delete old and unused files automatically. In Windows 10, version 1809, developers have added new capabilities to automate the process more deeply.
By default, Memory Sense is disabled. You can enable the function in the section System\u003e Settings application, and you can configure the function in detail by clicking on the "Change the way to automatically free up space" link on the same page.
In Windows version 1803, Memory Sense is limited. The tool allows you to delete temporary files, unused files and the Downloads folder and the recycle bin.
In Windows 10, version 1809, the Memory Sense functionality has been significantly expanded:
- Run Memory Sense daily, weekly, once a month, or when disk space is low.
- Set a minimum age for temporary files and files in the Downloads folder that you want to delete automatically (values \u200b\u200bfrom never to 60 days are available).
- Make content in your OneDrive folder online only to save disk space.
If you configure automatic start of "Sense of storage" on the device, the function will process files automatically based on your rules. In particular, the following files or file types will be deleted:
- Temporary Internet cache, temporary system files and system cache.
- Device driver packages.
- Temporary installer files.
- Old indexed content.
- Outdated temporary Windows update files.
- Dump files.
- Old Windows log files.
When you configure the cleanup of the Downloads and OneDrive folders in the Settings app, the folder data is also cleaned up.
Conclusion
The classic Disk Cleanup tool was never considered the best cleanup tool ever, but it was easy to use and came built-in.
Third party tools like CCleaner offer much richer functionality. Although third-party programs need to be installed separately, many users choose this option.
Removing the Disk Cleanup tool may be a very undesirable event for some users, despite the fact that its functionality has been duplicated in the Settings application. On the other hand, users may like the automatic disk cleanup option, because the classic Disk Cleanup utility did not have built-in options for running it regularly.
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To reduce the number of errors and slowdowns in Windows, from time to time, you need to clean it from "garbage". In this case, "garbage" refers to various files that often remain after the installation of programs. Neither the user, nor Windows, nor the installed program itself need these files ...
Over time, a lot of such junk files can accumulate. This will unnecessarily waste space on the system drive (on which Windows is installed) and will begin to affect performance. By the way, the same can be attributed to erroneous entries in the registry, you also need to get rid of them. In this article I will focus on the most interesting utilities for solving a similar problem.
Note: By the way, most of these programs (and most likely all) will work just as well on Windows 7 and 8.
The best programs to clean Windows 10 from junk
1) Glary Utilites
An excellent package of utilities, contains a bunch of useful things (and you can use most of the features for free). Here are the most interesting features:
Section cleaning: cleaning the disk from garbage, removing shortcuts, fixing the registry, searching for empty folders, searching for duplicate files (useful when you have a bunch of collections of pictures or music on your disk), etc.;
- optimization section: editing startup (helps to speed up Windows startup), disk defragmentation, memory optimization, registry defragmentation, etc .;
Security: file recovery, erasing traces of visited sites and open files (in general, no one will know what you were doing on a PC!), File encryption, etc.;
- working with files: searching for files, analyzing the occupied disk space (helps to get rid of everything that is not needed), cutting and merging files (useful when you are burning a large file, for example, on 2 CDs);
Service: you can find out information about the system, make a backup copy of the registry and restore from it, etc.
A couple of screenshots below in the article. The conclusion is unambiguous - the package will be very useful on any computer or laptop!
Figure: 1. Glary Utilities 5 features
Figure: 2. After the standard Windows "cleaner", a lot of "garbage" remains in the system
2) Advanced SystemCare Free
This program can do a lot of the first. But besides this, it has several unique pieces:
- Speeds up the system, registry and Internet access;
- Optimizes, cleans and fixes all PC problems in 1 click;
- Detects and removes spyware and adware;
- Allows you to customize your PC for yourself;
- "Unique" turbo acceleration in 1-2 mouse clicks (see Fig. 4);
- A unique monitor for tracking the load of the processor and PC RAM (by the way, it can be cleared in 1 click!).
The program is free (the paid functionality expands), supports the main versions of Windows (7, 8, 10), completely in Russian. It is very simple to work with the program: I installed it from the category, clicked and everything is ready - the computer is cleaned of garbage, optimized, all kinds of ad modules, viruses, etc. have been removed.
3) CCleaner
One of the most famous free utilities for cleaning and optimizing Windows (although I would not attribute the latter to it). Yes, the utility cleans the system well, helps to remove "non-removable" programs from the system, to optimize the registry, but you won't find everything else (as in the previous utilities) here.
Basically, if your tasks only need to clean up the disk, this utility will be more than enough for you. She copes with her task with a bang!
Figure: 6. CCleaner - main program window
4) Geek Uninstaller
A small utility that can get rid of "big" problems. Probably, for many experienced users it happened that one program or another did not want to be deleted (or it was not even in the list of installed Windows programs). Well, Geek Uninstaller can uninstall almost any program!
The arsenal of this small utility includes:
Uninstall function (standard feature);
Forcible uninstallation (Geek Uninstaller will try to uninstall the program forcibly, regardless of the installer of the program itself. This is necessary when the program is not uninstalled in the usual way);
Removing entries from the registry (or searching for them. Very useful when you want to remove all the "tails" that remain from the installed programs);
Inspection of the program folder (useful when you cannot find where the program was installed).
Figure: 7. Geek Uninstaller
5) Wise Disk Cleaner
I could not help but include a utility that has one of the most efficient cleaning algorithms. If you want to remove all the "garbage" from your hard drive at all, try it.
When in doubt: experiment. Clean Windows with some utility, and then scan your computer with Wise Disk Cleaner - you will see that there are still temporary files on the disk that were skipped by the previous cleaner.
By the way, if translated from English, the name of the program sounds something like this: "Wise disk cleaner!"
Figure: 8. Wise Disk Cleaner (Wise disk cleaner)
6) Wise Registry Cleaner
Another utility from the same developers ( wise registry cleaner :)). In the previous utilities, I relied mainly on disk cleaning, but the state of the registry can also affect the operation of Windows! This small and free utility (in Russian) will help you quickly and effectively eliminate errors and problems with the registry.
In addition, it will help to compress the registry and optimize the system for maximum performance. I recommend using this utility together with the previous one. In combination, you can achieve the maximum effect!
Figure: 9. Wise Registry Cleaner (wise registry cleaner)
That's all for me. In theory, this set of utilities is enough to optimize and clean even the most "dirty" Windows! The article does not set itself as the ultimate truth, so if there are more interesting software products, it would be interesting to hear your opinion about them.
8 cool ways to clean your hard drive in Windows 10
Perhaps, I'll start with the simplest way and just want to remind you that the longer you work at the computer, the more temporary files accumulate that must be deleted. This is garbage from running applications, saved recovery images for the operating system, backup copies of system files (Winsxs folder), an overflowing recycle bin, etc. Accordingly, it takes up decent space and it is necessary to regularly carry out preventive measures. Even though you have terabytes of free space. Do not forget that such clutter can lead to unstable OS operation, glitches, brakes and crashes.
Removing temporary files
Go to "This computer", right-click (RMB) click on the local disk, in the context menu that opens at the very bottom, click on "Properties" and then "Disk Cleanup". In the window that opens, check the boxes where the most of the space is shown, or you can select everything. Click on the "Ok" button and confirm the action at the end.
In order for the result to be even better, click again on the "Disk Cleanup" button, and then "Clean up system files". We select the most voluminous documents and, accordingly, delete them. Then we go to the "Advanced" tab, where in the "System Restore and Shadow Copy" item we click the corresponding button to erase unnecessary junk.
Automatic trash removal in Windows 10
Unfortunately, this option is only available in the latest OS version. To enable it, you need to go to the "Start" menu -\u003e "Options" -\u003e "System" -\u003e "Storage". We activate the "Memory Control" function and change the settings as we want.
Compressing system files on the computer
There is such software in the new operating system, - Compact OS... Its task is to shrink Windows 10 by erasing optional elements in it and shrinking the rest. At the exit, you can get free space up to 7 GB! But before proceeding with the implementation, I strongly advise you to make a backup, otherwise you never know what.
How to remove unnecessary programs from your computer
But there are also so-called pre-installed applications, those that were pre-installed in the OC. You can also get rid of some of them. How to do this, you can and.
Disk Cleanup for Windows 10
Find duplicates
During the work on the PC, a lot of duplicate documents, pictures, music, videos, etc. appear. These doubles are absolutely useless. Of course, you can do all the elimination work manually, especially if not so much ... But it is better to use special utilities for these purposes, one of which I propose to get acquainted with here at this link.
Search for empty folders
It will also not be superfluous to get rid of empty folders. They appear mainly after uninstalling programs. Many uninstallers do not take a responsible approach to this task and after them they still have to finish their duties. To avoid this, I recommend the following software for these purposes; Revo Uninstaller, Ccleaner or CleanMyPC. Well, to search for and delete empty folders, I advise Remove Empty Directories.
Find and delete large files on your computer
Well, what kind of hard drive cleaning is not complete without removing large, unnecessary files. There are hundreds of softwares that cope with this task. You can immediately forget about the manual method. They will come to the rescue.
As applications continue to be installed on the device, one day you will find that the system partition (drive C) does not have enough free space, and every time Windows starts, it will display a warning: “You are running out of disk space on your local drive (C) ... "
In order to free up space and ensure the normal operation of the Windows system, we must delete old or unnecessary files. However, this is not the best way, as it does not work in the long run, and soon you will be back to the same problem again. Below, we'll show you how to easily increase your C drive space and clean up unnecessary data.
To make things easier for yourself, you can follow one suggested method. The first is ideal if you are not completely familiar with computer control.
Method 1. Increase disk space using the EaseUS utility
EaseUS increases space not only on the C drive, but also on other media. To make things easier, download the free partition manager and follow the steps below:
Method 2: How to extend the local C drive using the built-in disk management tool
- Right click on "This PC" and go to the "Management" section, then open the "Disk Management" section, as shown in the photo below.
- To free up disk space, right-click the Shrink Volume option.
- Find the partition you want again, right-click on it, and then click Expand Volume.
On a note! However, the disk management tool has some limitations. First, only Vista versions 8, 7, and 10 have the ability to shrink and expand the volume of the system. And second, the section you want to expand must have contiguous unallocated space.
Otherwise, you will have to remove it or increase the space using an appropriate third-party partition manager.
Method 3. Expanding a section using the command line
The third free way is to use the "Command Line".
Important! You need to be very careful when doing this process.
Step 1. Enter "Diskpart" in the search bar and click "OK".
Step 2. If there is contiguous unallocated space for the system drive, you can follow these steps:
Step 2. If there is no unallocated space right behind the system volume, then you need to remove the adjacent disk by writing the following:
Considerations for increasing space on the C drive:
- windows Disk Management cannot move partitions from one location to another, which is one of its drawbacks. But the EaseUS Partition Master utility is capable of this;
- on an active disk of Windows 2000 / XP / 2003/2008 / Vista and 7/8, you can expand the volume using the Spanned Volume function using the space of another disk. But this option does not support increasing the size of the C system partition.
Method 4. How to increase disk space using the AOMEI Partition Assistant utility
This program provides more options than the built-in disk management tool. It is able to edit the size, move partitions, as well as merge them, split, copy, delete, change labels, hide, check, etc. The utility also provides several ways to increase the space on the C drive using the "Partition Wizard" and "Merge Partitions ".
To expand the C drive simply do the following:
Step 1. Download and run AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard Edition. If there is unallocated space on the same drive, skip to step 4. Otherwise, generate another disk using the Resize Partition option (free up unallocated space in partition E). Right click on section E and select the above function.
Step 2. The Move and Resize Partition window opens. To get the unallocated space, edit the size of drive E. Then click OK.
Step 3. Right-click on drive C and look for the Merge Partitions option.
Step 4.In the pop-up window, check the C section and the unallocated space and then click OK.
Step 5.Confirm unfinished transactions and review the result to make sure it meets your expectations. Click “Apply” to continue.
Step 6. In the pop-up window, confirm the action again and click the "Proceed" button. Wait a minute for the process to finish. You will soon find that the space on the C drive has increased.
Advice:
- if there are open applications in the section, AOMEI Partition Assistant will prompt you to close them or perform an expansion operation in PreOS mode;
- if there is an unused partition on the disk, you can delete it using the "Delete partition" option. This will give you unallocated space. Do not forget that AOMEI is capable of moving, copying partitions, etc .;
- the Expand / Shrink Partition function is implemented with the Resize Partition tool, and depends on whether unallocated space exists or not.
Method 5. Deleting temporary files
Temporary files are junk that takes up space on your hard drive. They are created by Windows and system resources of third-party programs, so they take up extra space if they are not removed. You can set up Windows 10 storage, which also provides an overview of available hard drive space.
Step 1. Open storage settings:
Video - Cleaning drive C from unnecessary files in Windows