Question: i work on ebay and need my computer to go faster...? i am on cable hookup..i have used virus software to help..i have ram cleaner and register cleaner...what else can i do...for free

Answer: The following steps should speed up your PC:\n\n1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)\n2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)\n3. Run disk defragmenter.\n4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.\n6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)\n7. Empty recycle bin.\n8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.\n9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.\n10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)\n12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.\n13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.\nLike: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.\n\nIf you did these all at the same time, restart your computer. All these to be done once in a week if possible, depending on the frequency of use of your PC.\n\n* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)\n14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.\n15. Update your audio & video drivers.\n16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.\n\nYou can try CCleaner to clean up your system from junks. \nhttp://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1)\n\nUseful link:\nhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html
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