Are cleaner programs necessary? Cleaning up your C drive is a killer method for clearing junk from your computer.

Hello, friends. In this lesson I will show you how to clean your computer from junk and unnecessary files. It’s no secret that all the rubbish that is on our computers does not bring any benefit to our system, and in some cases, on the contrary, can be the cause of computer slowdown and various glitches.

Let me show you how you can clean your computer of junk and unnecessary files in a few simple steps.

Cleaning the Registry and deleting unnecessary files

Using the free CCLEANER program, we can remove a huge amount of junk. Download the latest version from the official website: https://piriform.com.

Install CCleaner and run it. Go to the Registry tab, make sure all the checkboxes in the section Registry integrity installed and then click Search for problems.

After a few seconds, all unnecessary entries will be found. To clear them, click Fix and in the window that opens Correct marked.

Now open the first tab - Cleaning. Here you can see what checkboxes are in the section Windows and Applications. I usually leave everything by default and click Analysis.

Upon completion, we see a list of all files ( trash), which can be deleted. Their size is also indicated (almost 1 gigabyte). Click Cleanup to delete this whole thing.

System disk cleaning: TEMP folders, Disk Cleanup

On the way to the next step we need clear TEMP folders, in which temporary files are stored, and perform “Disk Cleanup,” which allows you to clean your computer of unnecessary files using standard system tools. Some functions have already been performed by the CCLEANER program, but I assure you that manual checking will not be superfluous!

Open the Computer section, then the system drive (C:) and the following folders: Windows – TEMP.

The contents of the TEMP folder can be completely deleted. Temporary files are stored here and are of no use. If errors appear, for example, " These files are used", then we just click " Skip all". Usually it is not possible to delete the minimum number of files!

There is another temporary folder in Windows, and the easiest way to get to it is in the following way. Click Start and type %TEMP% into the search bar. The Temp folder will appear as found.

In Windows 8 and 10, the search can be launched using a keyboard shortcut WIN+Q.

The found folder needs to be opened and the contents cleared!

After cleaning the TEMP folders, do not forget to perform a “disk cleanup” using standard system tools. To do this, right-click on the system disk and select "Properties".

On the "General" tab there is a "Disk Cleanup" button. Click it to analyze unnecessary files.

After a couple of minutes, the program will offer to delete a certain number of files. Check all the boxes and click "OK".

If you have recently updated the system, then in this window you will see an additional “” button.

Click it to delete temporary files that were downloaded to update Windows.

Important! If you have little space on your system partition, then I advise you to read my lesson: . There I told you 10 cool tricks for cleaning the system disk

Scan your computer for viruses: Dr.Web CureIt

One of the important steps when cleaning your computer from unnecessary files– this is of course the same. To do this, you will not need a utility from Doctor Web! Download the latest version from the official website.

Launch Dr.Web CureIt ( does not require installation) and after accepting the agreement, click “Continue” and “Start verification”.

Within approximately 15 minutes, the system will be scanned for malware. If viruses are found, the program will offer to neutralize them.

To clean your computer of junk, it is not enough to simply delete old and unnecessary files. You should not forget about autoloading, which can also become clogged with various rubbish!

We return to the previously installed CCleaner program and go to the "" section. Here we will see all the programs that run with the computer. I advise you to select unnecessary software and click the "Turn off" button.

I consider unnecessary software all programs that are not used immediately after turning on the computer. They can be started manually when needed.

Removing unnecessary programs. 2 ways

If you decide clean your computer of junk, then many programs can become unnecessary if you just take it and think about how often we use them? Some users install everything into their system without hesitation. It's time to analyze the software and clean your computer of unnecessary programs.

This can be done, for example, using standard system tools by going to Start – Control Panel – Uninstall a program.

After launching Revo Uninstaller, you will also see a list of all programs and clicking on any of them calls the “Uninstall” function.

But here, immediately after deleting the program, we are asked to search for remaining traces. Select "Moderate search" and click "Next".

First, the remaining items in the registry will be found. Select what is indicated in bold and click “Delete”.

And in the next step the program will find the remaining files and folders. They also need to be selected and click “Delete”.

Removing duplicates

From time to time, duplicate files may appear on your hard drive. Today you downloaded a movie, and six months later you forgot about it and downloaded it again, you download music and then lose it, you download photos from your phone to your computer several times. All this leads to an accumulation of duplicates on the computer.

It is very difficult to manually search for identical files, so let's use special programs.

We return to the CCleaner program we are already familiar with and open the Service section, tab Search for duplicates. There are many different parameters that you can customize to suit your needs. For example, I don’t configure anything, I just click “Find”.

After a few minutes, the search for duplicate files will be completed. After carefully studying, I see that I have a couple of identical videos on my computer that can be safely deleted.

I don’t go into detail here, because the program found a lot of files and to remove all the junk you need to spend a lot of time on analysis. But I think the essence of this function is clear!

Up to this point, we have been figuring out how to clean your computer from junk in Windows itself, using standard and third-party programs. But don't forget that Computers and laptops also need to be cleaned from the inside..

Don’t forget to look inside the system unit at least once a year and clean it of dust, and also apply new thermal paste to the processor. Monitoring the temperature of components will also not be superfluous. On this topic, I advise you to read my lesson:. Using the knowledge gained, you will know whether your device is overheating or not!

Now you know how to clean your computer from unnecessary files, junk and programs. That's all, thank you for your attention, I wish you good luck!

Optimizing Windows 7 allows the user to achieve the best performance. We can say that you need to do this regularly if you do not want your computer to slow down or various errors to appear while it is running. There are a number of paid and free programs for system optimization.

What affects system performance

The answer to this question may seem quite obvious to some - personal computer components. Indeed, the more powerful your central processor and video card are, and the more RAM installed, the better the machine will perform. Even the most modern hardware is not a guarantee that you will not encounter problems with your PC. So even a modern computer should not be cluttered with games and programs.

Aero GUI

With the advent of the Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft began introducing an additional graphical desktop interface called Aero into subsequent versions of the OS. It puts a lot of stress on the computer, especially if the device's system resources are close to minimal. Each user can disable this interface if necessary to optimize PC performance. Those who wish can disable only individual interface elements. This will optimize the performance of the device while leaving the appearance of the windows the same.

The more Aero interface options are disabled, the more noticeable it becomes from a visual point of view. But it improves computer performance.

Beautiful desktop design in Windows comes at the price of PC performance

Hidden Processes

Some users, especially beginners, do not realize that not all running processes are displayed as active windows. Most of them are hidden and can affect RAM, which reduces performance. If you disable unnecessary services, you can free up a considerable amount of memory, thereby optimizing the operation of the device.

Remember that disabling important system services can cause problems, and in this case you will not achieve a positive result. Create a system restore point in advance so that if anything goes wrong, you can return to a working Windows state. You can disable the following services without harm to the system:

• “Service entry Tablet PC”;
• “Support IP Service”;
• “Remote registry”.

The computer needs to be cleaned of temporary and unnecessary files

Even after you remove a program from your computer, information remains from it. When we install an application, information about it is entered into RAM, into additional elements of the hard drive and into the registry. Defragment your disk regularly. Defragmentation is the process of arranging data. Subsequently, it will be easier for the computer to access the required information, since it will already know where and what is located. Experts recommend resorting to this procedure at least once a month. Regularly defragmenting your disk will greatly improve performance, especially if you frequently reinstall programs. If the hard drive is large and there is a lot of data on it, then defragmentation can take a long time, so be patient.

As mentioned above, when programs are installed, information about them is also recorded in the system registry. A huge amount of data about PC configuration, settings and parameters is stored here. Naturally, if you do not regularly clean the registry, this can lead to failures during operation, errors and deterioration in overall performance. Experts recommend not doing anything in the registry manually, as you may accidentally delete important system data, and this will lead to bad consequences. It is advisable to use special software (CCleaner, Wise Registry Cleaner, etc.) and use it to remove all garbage. Such utilities analyze the registry and provide a list of problem areas. You can mark only what you consider unnecessary, and leave the rest as it was.

After installation, many programs and applications are automatically added to the list of tasks that need to be launched immediately after turning on the PC - in startup. The user doesn’t even see many of them, but each such software consumes the computer’s system resources to a certain extent.

Remember that under no circumstances should you disable those programs and utilities that are launched by the system itself. You can easily find them out by looking at the location of the exe file. If you see the \system32 folder, then do not disable the application.

These simple manipulations will help improve your computer's performance and optimize its operation. If you are worried that you might delete some important system file, then use special programs.

Good programs to optimize Windows 7 and improve performance

Many of the programs presented below can do things that will help the user significantly improve the performance of a desktop computer or laptop. Remember that you should not install several optimization applications on your PC at once, since in this case you will still not get the best result, and your PC will perform even worse. Thus, if you don’t like one of the applications, then completely uninstall it and only then start installing another program. Study the advantages and disadvantages of all the described applications and choose the one that suits you and your machine.

It’s also worth mentioning right away about a program of a different kind - this is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, an anti-virus utility that can rid your computer of worms and other malicious programs that also eat up a lot of resources.

Advanced System Care

Advanced SystemCare offers you an arsenal of tools to optimize Windows 7

This program has a very simple, pleasant interface. The utility is distributed in two versions - one is paid and the other is not. Accordingly, their capabilities are slightly different. The paid version contains more tools that can improve the performance of your computer, but, as practice shows, not all of them can guarantee a good result. Therefore, you can download and install a simple, free version of the program. This will be enough for you to get started.

SystemCare works on all modern Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 7. With its help you can:

perform manipulations on the system registry;

delete temporary, unnecessary files;

fix shortcuts and delete unused ones;

defragment the hard drive;

clean the system registry.

The improved version additionally allows you to analyze information from your hard drive, check files for malicious content and delete it.

If, when installing SystemCare, you select the “Full installation” mode, then “[email protected]” will also make its way onto your computer. Pay attention to this and move the point to “Custom installation”. Perhaps this is the only negative, but in all other respects SystemCare is really good and shows excellent optimization results.

CCleaner

CCleaner is one of the very first computer optimization programs. The utility has a pleasant and intuitive interface, therefore it is suitable for both beginners and professional users.

Among its advantages are:

high speed;

an extensive database of tools;

clear and convenient graphical interface.

CCleaner can clean the registry, browser data, explorer and unnecessary data from the system itself

The program is distributed free of charge, so anyone can easily find it on the Internet and download it from the official website of the developers. After installation and launch, you will see only 4 buttons in the menu on the left:

“Cleaning” – allows you to analyze the system for the presence of unnecessary and outdated files and eliminate the problems found;

“Registry” - provides the user with the opportunity to analyze the state of the system registry. If it stores any unused data or contains errors, the program will display all this and you can delete it. If you are worried that you will delete something important by mistake, CCleaner will ask you: “Do I need to create a backup copy of the registry?”;

“Service” is a very useful section, since here you can do everything to achieve the best performance of the device. It is possible to remove installed programs (a kind of alternative to the similar standard Windows 7 “Programs and Features” service). There are also options for changing program startup settings and tools for complete disk cleanup

“Settings” is a section of the settings of the CCleaner program itself (namely, settings for the program’s operation, not system optimization options).

CCleaner is a good free utility with a lot of features and Russian localization.

Video: review of the free version of CCleaner

TuneUp Utilities

TuneUp Utilities provides a whole range of features to optimize the operation of your personal computer. Conventionally, the program can be divided into several separate utilities, each of which performs a specific task. The application interface is quite simple, which will allow even a novice user to understand the work.

TuneUp Utilities will help you perform comprehensive optimization of your Windows 7 system

What TuneUp Utilities can do:

The utility allows you to analyze the system as a whole. Once the analysis is complete, TuneUp Utilities will show you a list of identified problems. You can immediately fix these problems in one click;

It is possible to configure the startup manager. The user can independently select those programs that he needs immediately after starting the PC, and remove unnecessary ones;

there is an option that allows you to clear temporary files, including those stored in the browser;

There is a function to check and clean the registry.

The above tools are already quite enough to get optimal computer performance. TuneUp Utilities has a number of other useful functions, for example, a system registry defragmenter and a RAM cleaning tool. The program is also distributed in Russian, so no one should have any problems working with it.

Wise Registry Cleaner

This is a free utility designed to optimize the operation of a personal computer. Russian language is present. As you can guess from the name, its key advantage is working with the system registry.

You can understand the functionality of the utility immediately after launching it, since its interface is simple and understandable. It analyzes the registry for errors and outdated data. Before performing all manipulations, the user is asked to make a backup copy of the registry so that they can restore accidentally deleted important information.

Wise Registry Cleaner will analyze the registry for errors and obsolete keys, and then give you the opportunity to get rid of them

You can make other changes to the system registry yourself. If it becomes clear that the actions did not bring results, then everything can be returned to its previous state in a couple of clicks. After analysis, Wise Registry Cleaner provides complete and reliable information about each registry problem or error found.

The program has a setting that allows you to automatically run a registry scan on your computer. To do this, it is enough to specify a certain time period after which the scan will start. There is a built-in defragmenter.

Easy Cleaner

One of the simplest free applications that consumes a minimum of system resources. It has all the necessary functions to optimize your computer. For example, a user can easily manipulate the system registry. The utility will analyze the data and show all possible options for eliminating found errors or unused registry information. It is possible to delete broken shortcuts, unnecessary or outdated files that have not been used for several months. The program also allows you to work with web browsers, in particular, delete previously saved cookies, history and other information. At first, the interface does not seem the most intuitive, but it is worth spending a little time and understanding it.

Easy Cleaner is suitable even for novice PC users

Red Button

Red Button is a simple and free application for optimizing your computer. Compared to analogues, it takes up minimal free space on the hard drive. Allows you to conjure with services and applications on your computer. Just click a few buttons and you will see all active services and processes, as well as complete information about them. For example, you can estimate the amount of resources consumed.

The interface of the Red Button program is minimalism in the flesh, just press a few buttons to see active services and processes

Red Button allows you to free up some space on your computer's hard drive by arranging files occupied by the operating system itself. By the way, no other similar program offers this. By cleaning the system from junk and outdated files, the utility allows you to improve the system boot speed and, accordingly, increase its performance. The Red Button interface is simple; at first glance it is clear which tab is responsible for what. Especially if you switch to Russian. If difficulties arise, please refer to the help documentation, which, fortunately, is also available in Russian.

AusLogics BoostSpeed

One of the leaders in the field of programs for optimizing the operation of a personal computer is AusLogics BoostSpeed. The software has a slightly overloaded interface, but this is at first glance. In fact, understanding the program is not difficult.

The sophisticated AusLogics BoostSpeed ​​interface is a little hard on the eyes, but if you take a closer look, you will understand that everything here is arranged as simply as possible

When you launch it for the first time, the utility will offer:

scan your computer for temporary and unnecessary files;

fix errors in the system and registry;

remove incorrect shortcuts and entries in them.

BoostSpeed ​​scans your computer to determine why your device is running slow. After completing the system analysis, the user will be able to see a complete list of problems found on the machine and fix them themselves. In addition to removing temporary and outdated files, as well as working with the registry, BoostSpeed ​​has a built-in defragmenter with which you can improve the performance of your hard drive. There are additional optimization tools in a separate tab (active, alas, only in the paid version). There are also operating instructions in Russian, as well as the ability to change the program interface language.

Glary Utilities

A good program for optimizing the operation of a personal computer. It has all the necessary tools for this, as well as support for the Russian language. There is a function for a full computer analysis. Upon completion of the analysis procedure, you will see the number of errors and their type.

Glary Utilities can conduct a full analysis of your computer

You can set system scanning settings in the corresponding tab. Using this utility you can:

change software startup settings;

find and remove spyware viruses;

get rid of old and unnecessary labels;

delete individual files that have not been used for a long time;

analyze the system registry, look for errors and outdated parameters in it.

It is possible to change privacy and data security settings. The program interface is clear and simple, therefore, even a beginner can understand it.

SpeedUpMyPC

SpeedUpMyPC is a success even though it is not very efficient

A shareware program with a self-explanatory name for optimizing computer performance. SpeedUpMyPC has a wide range of settings that will allow you to optimize your computer's performance. Its capabilities are, of course, limited. Independent user testing has shown that the program performs somewhat worse than its analogues, and the performance gain after making all the proposed changes is low. According to the developers, with its help you can:

clean RAM;

configure the operation of processes;

change network parameters.

In fact, all these manipulations do not lead to a visible effect. The program shows good results only because it cleans temporary and outdated files. Despite this, users still use it for optimization. Russian localization is available.

Comodo System Cleaner

Free program for Windows operating systems. Comodo System Cleaner has proven itself well since its introduction and is still popular among users to this day. With its help, you can significantly increase the stability of your computer and improve the performance of even an old PC. The utility consists of several built-in applications, the integrated use of which will allow you to achieve the desired result.

Comodo System Cleaner will make your Windows computer faster

Comodo System Cleaner is:

working with startup programs;

the ability to change settings when the system starts;

the ability to remove unnecessary software;

Cleaning the registry of debris and outdated settings.

If any old files are found that you have not used for a long time, then after scanning the program will report this. Found files and any others that you yourself consider unnecessary (for this you will need to mark them) are deleted without the possibility of recovery. Comodo System Cleaner has a simple interface, divided into several sections. Each of them allows you to perform only specific tasks. Russian language is present.

nCleaner

A free program designed to clean your computer from accumulated debris. Unfortunately, the interface is not the simplest. First, the user will have to define the system scanning settings - indicate what needs to be found, after which the search procedure itself will begin. Fortunately, there is a Russian language, so you can still understand all the intricacies of the program.

The nCleaner program interface is all checkboxes, you need to sit and figure it out before assigning the program to analyze the system

The application allows you to scan the system registry for errors, outdated or deleted files. It is possible to delete old and temporary files that take up space on the computer and consume system resources, but have no practical use. The utility allows you to change the startup settings of other applications installed on your computer. Through the program interface, you can completely clear your local disk, but remember that all the data you delete cannot be restored. So work with the program carefully.

Comparative table of characteristics of popular programs for improving and speeding up PC performance

With the help of the right software, every user can easily optimize the performance of their PC, increase the performance of even an old device and work on their computer without problems. If you don’t want to entrust cleaning and speeding up your computer to programs, then do manual optimization, but be careful not to remove unnecessary things.

Many personal computer users notice over time that their device begins to run slower. Opening folders or launching programs begins to take longer. This happens because 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 computer cleaning programs.

Removing junk on a personal computer using third-party programs

When we talk about “junk” on a computer, we are not talking about unnecessary programs or games on the hard drive. Typically this concept includes:

• temporary files - many programs create them during their operation. They should be deleted 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 begins to work slower;
• browser cache, as well as other data - any browser stores many different files. This is information about the pages visited, the history of downloads and other user actions. You can delete most of the information through the browser itself, but computer cleaning programs will do this 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 deleted. Cleaning the registry removes all unnecessary entries and also corrects errors that may appear there over time.

It is to remove this kind of “garbage” that there are personal computer cleaning programs. They are usually very easy to use and operate automatically.

The computer needs to be periodically cleaned not only from dust and dirt, but also from unnecessary files

The best programs for cleaning your computer on Windows 10

Since the issue of cleaning a computer is relevant and has been so before, there are many programs that are designed to help the user in this difficult matter. And programs for Windows 10 also exist in huge quantities. Let's look at the most popular and effective computer cleaning programs.

Don't expect miracles from optimization programs. Of course, cleaning the system speeds up its operation, but it will not overcome the technical limitations of your equipment.

CCleaner

CCleaner is probably the most famous “cleaner” program:

• distribution method - free (with extended technical support in the paid version);
• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://www.ccleaner.com.

A huge number of users regularly use it to maintain their system. Key features of this program include:

I myself regularly use CCleaner to clean my computer. I find the context menu especially convenient, which opens when you right-click on the cart. With it, you can quickly clean up files on your computer or data inside the Recycle Bin. 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 System Care

Advanced SystemCare positions itself as a program to speed up your computer and has the following features:

• distribution method - free (with extended functionality in the paid version);
• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://ru.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper/.

Basically, acceleration is achieved through the same cleaning of the system from “garbage”. The main advantages of this program are as follows:

In my opinion, this program also has a lot of disadvantages:

The amount of garbage that the program itself leaves in the system does not allow me to take it seriously. It is too annoying, and besides, completely removing it from the system is not the easiest task. The choice is always yours, but I, for example, do not like this attitude towards our users.

Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free

If you need a program for regular system maintenance, Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free is a great choice. Her basic details:

• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://www.ashampoo.com/ru/rub/pin/3606/System_Utilities/Ashampoo-WinOptimizer-Free.

This program embodies more than ten years of experience in optimizing Windows systems.. With its help you can do:

• optimization of the registry;
• comprehensive disk cleaning of garbage and temporary files;
• detailed system configuration in all aspects;
• defragmentation of the hard drive.

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 disadvantage of the WinOptimizer Free application is its 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 designed to correctly remove programs from your hard drive:

• distribution method - free (there is a paid version);
• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://www.revouninstaller.com.

When you uninstall programs or games yourself, they leave a lot of garbage on the system. Revo Uninstaller is designed to help remove the application completely. It consists of various modules, each of which does its own job:

If you train 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 effective enough.

Video: overview of the capabilities of the Revo Uninstaller program

Wise Disk Cleaner

A rather convenient 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 up their system. Main characteristics of the application:

• distribution method - free;
• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-disk-cleaner.html.

The cleaning process itself is carried out literally in one click of the mouse. We have already encountered the remaining features of this program in similar tools. The only things that can be highlighted are the ability to set up timer operation, as well as two cleaning modes:

TweakNow PowerPack

A comprehensive program whose main purpose is to optimize the entire system. Here are its characteristics:

• distribution method - free;
• Availability of Russian language - no;
• link to the official website - https://www.tweaknow.com/PowerPack.php.

Cleaning up “garbage” is just one of the possibilities here, which doesn’t really stand out from the others. The main advantages of the program are:

This program also has disadvantages:

• the interface is implemented only in English;
• Although the program supports Windows 10, it was originally intended to optimize older versions of this operating system and not all of its capabilities were fully transferred to the “ten”.

Auslogics Registry Cleaner

A simple utility that is designed primarily to clean the registry of damaged or unnecessary entries:

• distribution method - free;
• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://www.auslogics.com/ru/software/registry-cleaner/download/.

Of course, this feature is also available as part of larger programs, but if you only need to clean the registry, Auslogics Registry Cleaner will do the job better than others. Of course, before deleting registry paths, a restore point will be created in case something goes wrong.

Auslogics Registry Cleaner is an effective tool for cleaning the Windows 10 registry

Kaspersky Cleaner

Kaspersky Cleaner is a utility from the developers of the famous antivirus program:

• distribution method - free;
• Availability of Russian language - yes;
• link to the official website - https://free.kaspersky.com/?product=pc-cleaner.

The program has an extremely simple and intuitive interface. Any user can easily clean their computer by following the instructions. The following features of this utility can be highlighted:

System Mechanic

System Mechanic is more of a whole package for taking care of your device, but you have to pay for full functionality:

• distribution method - shareware (many features are only in the paid version);
• Availability of Russian language - no;
• link to the official website - http://www.iolo.com/landing/adwords/system-mechanic-special-offer/.

The program consists of almost fifty individual instruments. Many technologies used here are unique and not found among competitors. The rich application tools allow you to:

• optimize your Internet connection and speed;
• find and remove viruses and spyware;
• perform a deep registry cleanup;
• speed up the loading of Windows 10 and all its programs;
• recover deleted files, even if they have been erased from your Recycle Bin;
• configure hidden Windows 10 settings.

This program is intended for experienced users and is not recommended for beginners. However, it is a decent tool that can be used to clean out junk from your system.

The System Mechanic program has very wide functionality and is intended for experienced users

With the help of System Mechanic, I am able to perform complete maintenance of my home system, 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 constant use. For quick cleaning, there are much more convenient applications that have already been mentioned in this article.

Video: Optimizing your computer using System Mechanic

Any operating system needs maintenance from time to time. Getting rid of “junk” on your computer should become as familiar to you as cleaning your home. Fortunately, there are many convenient programs that can help you do this job without having to have any special knowledge or spending too much time.

What to do when Windows slows down

It is difficult to find a laptop or personal computer user who is completely satisfied with the performance of their system. Therefore, there is nothing surprising in the existence of various programs - optimizers and special applications designed to speed up PC operation as much as possible.

You shouldn’t expect fantastic results from their use, but such programs still bring real benefits. Based on the type of optimization, it is most convenient to divide them into the following groups:

• speed up Windows boot and system operation by stopping optional programs and services;
• automating driver update processes;
• providing computer cleaning- searching for and removing various garbage, consisting of temporary files and remnants of old programs;
• fixing system files;
• n normalizing the work of the hard drive.

Most of the activities for optimizing and cleaning a computer can be carried out using the built-in tools of the Windows operating system itself, but specialized software makes life easier for the average user, in some cases completely automating the optimization process. Developers of programs for cleaning your computer from accumulated debris and optimizing the operation of Windows are guided by the collective experience of the computer community and provide for performing only proven and safe actions. If there is a possibility of making dangerous changes, the current state of the system is remembered and they can be canceled if necessary.

The best programs to optimize Windows boot

Even a freshly installed operating system without any additional software does not use computer resources optimally. The fact is that due to the desire to provide Windows with the widest possible functionality, it also includes numerous services designed to interact with various equipment and implement special options. Moreover, in a number of cases their capabilities remain unclaimed. As a rule, such services start at system startup, increase boot time, occupy RAM, and consume CPU time.

Problem: When installing additional programs, the latter can either be registered in the startup folder or the corresponding registry sections, or add their own services to the system. For example, checking for version updates or activating the required module based on a specific event. The list of programs and services launched when Windows boots can be managed using standard tools, such as msconfig and services.msc, but third-party service utilities provide more extensive capabilities.

Solution: AutoRuns program

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare

One of the best programs in this class for optimizing Windows booting is from Sysinternals, which was once acquired by Microsoft. The utility displays absolutely all programs, services, drivers and other system components that are launched not only during boot, but also when users register or other events occur. Works in all versions of Windows, including 64-bit. Shows the properties of any found objects, paths and launch parameters, and the sequence in which they are processed by the operating system. By disabling irrelevant services and programs, the user can increase the loading speed of the OS, free up memory and computing resources of his machine, thereby increasing its performance.

Problem: A large number of applications starting at short intervals and with the same priority compete with each other for the processor's attention. Trying to “pull the blanket” to their side, they can significantly delay the process of completing the download and interfere with the user’s normal work. Standard Windows tools allow you to organize delayed launch of programs, for example, using the task scheduler, but this approach is quite labor-intensive. In addition, processes launched by the scheduler have low priority, which can be critical for individual applications. In this case, it also makes sense to use specialized software.

Solution: Autorun Organizer

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Latest version: 2.20

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare

The easy-to-use Autorun Organizer utility from ChemTable Software has proven itself well. It not only allows you to postpone for a while or completely cancel the startup of any application, but also keeps a startup log, displaying its latest entries in the corresponding panel. This approach provides a visual analysis of the results of changes made to the list of programs launched when the operating system starts. In addition, Autorun Organizer can check these applications for malware using the popular online service Virustotal.

Best programs
to automate driver updates

Problem: Surely many users have encountered a situation where the next update of a driver leads to a significant increase in system stability or performance. Given the large number of installed drivers for various PC or laptop components, as well as peripheral devices, regularly manually checking for updates will take too much time. The best solution in such a situation may be to use the appropriate utility.

Solution: IObit Driver Booster Program

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Latest version: 3.2

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare, paid version PRO (1500 RUR)

The program automatically creates and updates a list of drivers installed in the system, searches for new versions for them on the websites of official manufacturers and offers updating in one click. In addition, Driver Booster optimizes the parameters of some drivers to achieve maximum performance in games. The difference between the free and professional versions is that the latter supports more devices and creates a backup when updating.

The best programs for optimizing system performance

Problem: It often happens that literally a percentage of productivity is not enough for “complete happiness.” This is especially true for not the most modern hardware platforms and for running games of the latest generations on them. To some extent, the use of a specialized game optimizer can save the situation.

Solution: Razer Cortex (PC Game Booster)

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Latest version: 7.0.135

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare

The program can analyze running processes from the point of view of gaming applications and offer the most productive optimization options. When switching to acceleration mode, Game Booster suspends pre-specified background services and applications, and also releases and cleans unused RAM. The optimizer has flexible manual settings and a large database of ready-made profiles for specific games. In addition to performing basic functions, Razer Cortex is capable of broadcasting gameplay via streaming, creating videos, storing backups in the cloud and much more, providing avid gamers with a convenient, feature-rich environment.

The best programs to defragment your hard drive and optimize its performance

Problem: Information on a hard disk is stored in the form of interconnected blocks of a fixed size. When writing a file with a volume exceeding the size of one block, the drive electronics tries to select the next one in such a way that during the reading process it is accessed in the shortest possible time. If the best place is already taken, the closest available one is used. For simplicity, we believe that the optimal access speed option is when all the blocks are located back to back. But this situation is only possible when writing to a new or ordered drive. Periodic installation and uninstallation of various software, as well as the creation and deletion of a large number of temporary files on the hard drive systematically lead to fragmentation of its internal space, as a result of which the performance of the machine can be significantly reduced. There is only one way out here - regularly tidy up the placement of occupied and free blocks.

Solution 1:Standard operating system tools provide defragmentation measures (optimization for Windows 8 and higher) on their own, but there are several points here. Few people pay attention to the fact that, by default, these operations are automatically performed weekly after midnight. Of course, if the computer is running at the time. Nothing prevents the user from initiating HDD optimization or performing garbage collection on SSD using standard means. manual mode, unless he is interested in the advanced capabilities of third-party programs.

Solution 2: Defraggler Program

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Latest version: 2.21

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare, paid version Professional ($24.95)

If additional bells and whistles are not needed, and the standard tools are not satisfactory for some reason, we recommend that you pay attention to the fairly simple Defraggler program from Piriform Ltd, which has a Microsoft gold certificate. The utility allows you to perform defragmentation at the folder level or even an individual file. It can work in normal or accelerated mode, can organize empty disk space to prevent fragmentation, and also has a special function for organizing the registry.

The best programs for cleaning your computer,
search and remove garbage, fix system files

Problem: The ideal case, from the point of view of the load on the system, is when all the necessary software is installed at the very beginning of its operation. Almost any installation of programs and their subsequent removal inevitably leaves behind “garbage” that affects performance in one way or another. This problem can be partially solved by using third-party uninstallers.

Solution: Revo Uninstaller

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Latest version: 1.95 FreeWare, 3.1.5 Pro

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare, paid PRO version ($39.25)

The application is a kind of cleaning “combine” with several operating modes. The most accurate uninstallation is carried out when the program was installed using Revo Uninstaller. The utility saves the state of the system “before” in its logs and logs changes “in progress”. If the software is already installed, the unique “hunter” mode will help. When it starts, a detailed scan of the system is performed, identifying all relationships and dependent components. The free version has a simplified algorithm for this mode. Direct removal can also be performed using several options, from safe to advanced. In any case, the process precedes the creation of a restore point before uninstallation. In addition to performing basic functions, Revo Uninstaller is capable of removing unnecessary and temporary files, cleaning browsers, and managing applications that automatically launch when Windows boots.

Problem: The additional functionality of the Revo Uninstaller program is not able to fully replace both the startup management utilities already discussed and specialized tools for cleaning up garbage in the operating system.

Solution: CCleaner

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Latest version: 5.16.5551

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare, paid versions Professional ($24.95) and Business ($39.95)

The utility is designed to search and remove any garbage that inevitably appears in the computer's memory during operation. First of all, this concerns the operation of the operating system itself: the recycle bin, temporary files, irrelevant logs, clipboard, memory dumps during failures and other remnants of activity. No less important for the optimal functioning of a computer or laptop is the correctness of the registry, in which outdated keys and entire branches are systematically accumulated that refer to no longer existing paths, libraries, programs, fonts, and so on. Another way to accumulate garbage is Internet surfing. CCleaner allows you to delete your browsing and download history, saved cookies, as well as the cache contents of all popular browsers. Finally, the utility is capable of cleaning up garbage after other programs that create temporary files during operation.

Solution: Wise Disk Cleaner

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Latest version: 9.21

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare

Defragmentation (optimization) of the drive is only a side function of the utility, although it is performed using improved algorithms and with a visual display of the actions performed, unlike standard Windows tools. The advantage of WDC is the ability to clean the system of unused and temporary files, and this activity can be carried out both comprehensively and by individual categories of “garbage”. For example, unnecessary system files (the lion's share of them are Windows update installers), various auxiliary components of additional software, such as Microsoft Office, as well as the results of Internet surfing, stored in a large number of separate folders, the contents of which will never be accessed by browsers again. Of course, the launch of the utility can be scheduled at the most convenient time for the user, and the composition of the objects to be deleted is fully controlled.

The best universal system optimization programs

Along with utilities tailored to perform a limited range of tasks, many developers offer universal packages that allow for comprehensive system maintenance and optimization.

Auslogics BoostSpeed ​​program

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Latest version: 8.2.1.0

Russian interface: No

Terms of distribution: shareware (1350 RUR)

BoostSpeed ​​from Auslogics is rightfully considered one of the most popular optimizers in this category. The package consists of 18 utilities, a brief list of their capabilities is as follows:

• cleaning and defragmenting disks, finding and correcting errors, freeing and organizing protected space;
• control of disk usage, search for duplicates, recovery of accidentally deleted files or their guaranteed destruction;
• monitoring and management of services, autostart, software uninstallation;
• cleaning and defragmenting the registry, fine-tuning system parameters, monitoring and redistributing system resources;
• managing browsers, browsing and download history, optimizing Internet connections.

The program is shareware, all functionality becomes available only after purchasing the commercial version. Another disadvantage of Auslogics BoostSpeed ​​is the lack of localization of the latest version.

Advanced System Care Program

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Latest version: 9.2.0.1110

Russian interface: There is

Terms of distribution: FreeWare, paid versions Pro (1200 RUR) and Ultimate (2000 RUR)

A worthy alternative to the previous offer is the IObit product line, consisting of free, advanced and maximum packages. Commercial programs differ from each other only in the presence of an anti-virus module in the Ultimate version, built using BitDefender technologies and IObit’s own developments in the field of protecting computer systems from various threats. In addition, there is a mobile version of the package for Android OS. To the standard set of cleaning and optimization of the drive, registry, system resource management and other typical functionality, Advanced SystemCare Pro adds computer protection from spyware and adware, as well as eliminating gaps in the machine’s security system. Databases are updated using cloud technologies, and the corresponding modules are fully compatible with third-party antivirus programs.

What to do when your computer slows down? Typical problems and solutions

The computer may slow down for the following reasons:

The system disk is running low on free space. Install Wise Disk Cleaner and clean the system. Launch as needed.

The loading time of the operating system has noticeably increased. Use the CCleaner utility. If you suspect that the problem is caused by one of the recently installed programs, optimize startup using one of the appropriate tools. If necessary, remove the problematic application using the Revo Uninstaller utility. Use as needed.

Disk operations have slowed down. Defragment using Defraggler or Wise Disk Cleaner. Run periodically.

Servicing your system with the help of someone you like universal package- one of the best options. It has only one significant drawback - free versions of programs for optimizing Windows operation and for cleaning your computer from debris have greatly reduced functionality. But such a comprehensive program contains all the tools that you may need over time to keep your PC or laptop in perfect order. You just need to run it periodically, analyze problems and make decisions on proposed measures.

In this article I will teach you how to clean your computer from debris. I'm a blogger and I download a lot of stuff on my computer, install programs, test patches and the like. A lot of debris accumulates in the system, interfering with normal operation. I’ll look at several techniques on how to clean and speed up your computer with your own hands.

These four steps will ensure maximum speed and optimization. I asked my friends to recommend the program, it turned out to be nonsense, so I started looking for it myself. Let's start by cleaning the hard drive.

How to clean your computer of junk: hard drive

I’ll tell you how to clean your computer of junk, follow all the steps in the article. Do not use a standard uninstaller, the Revo Uninstaller program will help. As for the garbage on the hard drive itself, we do it in two stages.

First stage: standard

Few people know that Windows has a standard utility for cleaning hard drives. To do this, you need to open “my computer”, and on each of the local drives, right-click and select “properties”.

Find and click “clean”.

And we agree with our decision.

The process will go through, after which quite a lot of space will be added to your disk. I’m writing this article from my work computer, it’s 2 weeks old, and during these two weeks almost 6 GB of junk has accumulated.

Second method: program

A standard cleaner is only good for the system itself, so you need to clean the rest of the hard drive as well. For these purposes, I recommend the CCleaner program, here it is official site. There is nothing complicated about downloading for free. We open and see the program window in Russian.

1. Select the “cleaning” item.
2. First we do the analysis.
3. The entire list of unnecessary files will appear, click delete.

This completes cleaning the hard drive. I offer a list of alternatives for free.

• Advanced Disk Cleaner
• Blank And Secure
• Freespacer
• HDD Cleaner
• Moo0 Disk Cleaner

Cleaning your computer from garbage: registry

To clean your computer from debris in the registry, I use the Wise Registry Cleaner program, you can download here, the program is completely free. Download and install. When you first start it, they will ask you about a registry backup, so we do it. We choose deep cleaning to get rid of all the jambs, which is good, everything is completely in Russian.

Let's go to the optimization section.

1. The section itself.
2. Check the boxes, I checked everything.
3. Click optimize.
4. After the program runs, the words “optimized” will appear.

The last section compresses the registry, a cool thing. We must first conduct an analysis. The computer will not respond for some time, do not be alarmed.

Now click on compression. The registry will begin compression, I advise you not to do anything at this time.

After compression there will be a reboot, this is mandatory. The second step was taken, the registry was optimized, the free utility Wise Registry Cleaner helped. As an alternative, I offer other programs that can be downloaded for free and without registration.

Registry application for windows 7,8 and 10

• Auslogics Registry Cleaner.
• Vit Registry Fix Free.
• Reg Organizer - this free program works great on Windows 10, I tested it.
• Avira RegistryCleaner.

Cleaning the system volume information folder

A month ago, my computer started to boot very slowly, taking about 35 minutes. I thought it was the end of the hard drive, but nothing happened. The thing was that the system volume information folder stores backup copies of recovery points, and I had 253 GB of these points, and I started cleaning it. First you need to enable the visibility of hidden folders. We go into the control panel and find folder options.

1. Path to the panel.
2. We display large icons.
3. Click folder options.
4. View tab.
5. Uncheck the box.
6. Changing the check box.
7. Click ok.

Now this folder has appeared on the C drive, but it cannot be opened even if administrator rights are configured. To clean it, you need to go to drive C, and find system volume information, right-click and select properties.

To add an administrator to access, click Add.

Enter your account and click ok.

All records have been created, click OK.

During creation there will be all sorts of warnings, ignore them.

To clear recovery points, go to the control panel and look at the screenshot.

1. Path to the program.
2. In the left section, select “system protection”.
3. Select drive C.
4. Click configure.

That was the problem, I had this slider set to 50%, so all the memory was full. I set it to 5 percent, let there be points. To clear the memory, click delete.

That's it, the hard drive is clean of debris. Let's move on to the last step.

Hard drive defragmentation: free windows 7, 8, 10

Let's start with the standard method, it works the same on all systems, including Windows 8. We go into my computer and select the disk to defragment.

Defragmentation is the transfer and clustering of system files by type.

1. Right-click.
2. Finding properties.
3. Service tab and defragment.

In the next window, select the local disk. First, click on analysis, and once it’s done, click on defragmentation. There are analogs to the standard program, but I won’t go into them, because they all work on the same principle.

List of programs for windows 10 and all others.

• Auslogics Disk Defrag.
• SuperRam
• Advanced Defrag
• Ashampoo Magical Defrag
• ScanDefrag
• Memory Improve Ultimate

Do not use online tools to check for garbage, they will not help, it is better to do it manually.

The article shows how to clean your computer from junk, namely: hard drive, registry, restore points and defragmentation. Keep only what you need on your computer. In conclusion, video.