3 Free Tools That Should Be on Every Computer in the World

There are 3 basic free tried and true programs that every computer user should download and use religiously.  These tools are easy to use and can clear all that junk your don't want out of your system making your system operate faster and more efficiently.  I suggest you run each of these programs every couple of weeks, or more often if you notice your system slowing down.  Here they are, each with a safe link where you can get them and instructions on how to use them. Run them in the order listed.

Ccleaner - http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard

Leave all the settings at default and in bottom left corner click on ANALYZE.  When scan completes click RUN CLEANER.  You will get a warning that files will be deleted say OK.  Then, on left hand side of screen click on the little "Registry" icon. Click "Scan for Issues". When scan completes
click "Fix Selected Issues". You will be asked if you want to backup the changes which you may do but if you have system restore turned on it's not necessary. The select "Fix Selected Issues" and once again "Fix Issue".

Auslogics Disk Defrag - http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-Disk-Defrag/3000-2094_4-10567503.html?part=dl-6267754&subj=dl&tag=button. A fragmented hard drive is one of the main causes of computer slow-down.

At the top make sure only your C: drive is checked. Click on "Defrag" and watch how fast it works.

Malwarebytes - http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

Always update Malwarebyte definitions before running the program. For regular maintenance choose "Quick Scan". If you notice your system slowing down choose "full Scan". If the scan finds any malware check every box that is listed and choose  to remove everything it found to finish cleaning.  Then reboot.  If the quick scan found any nasties on your system I suggest you follow up with a "Full Scan" which takes longer but cleans deeper into your operating system.

 

Please Note- Since these are free programs you will be asked to "buy" their professional versions but doing so is your choice. These companies have developed excellent products. Always update to newer versions whenever they are offered. When installing or updating pay special attention to all those little added check boxes which may add a new toolbar, change your search engine,  etc which you don't want.