How to Clean Windows from garbage: 5 Free Tools

When the computer is accumulated mass of useless applications, and the hard disk is packed to capacity with unnecessary files, the computer starts to run noticeably slower and remind landfill. Fortunately, there are free programs that can return the system a fresh new look. Each of them can be run on Windows 7 and above.

1. disk Cleanup

The first application to which you should pay attention - a standard tool "Disk Cleanup." You can find it by typing in the search for Windows word "cleaning". Select the forum that you want to do, and click "OK".

When the program has finished scanning, it will show, from which files can safely get rid of. This can be cache Edge browser, the files in the basket or temporary application files.

You can use the button "Clean up system files." Application, among other things, will find the log files of OS installation and remnants of previous versions of Windows, which can hold gigabytes of valuable space.

After selecting what you want to delete, click "OK", and then - "Delete Files."

2. The PC Decrapifier

The app is useful especially for those who want to test a new computer for unnecessary firmware. But if you're such a test has never carried out, the program will be useful to you.

The application does not require installation: just run it and perform system analysis. It will share the results of the program into three categories: recommended to the removal, in question and all the rest.

You will learn whether to launch a particular application when the system is started and what percentage of users deleted it after inspection. Select everything from what you want to get rid of and click on the blue button at the bottom left Remove Selected.

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3. AdwCleaner

Additional toolbars, advertising program able to make the operating system virtually unusable. Typically, such software gets on the computer when you install the application do not cause suspicion.

With the search for such programs copes small tool from Malwarebytes. It is not necessary to install and it effectively removes debris from Windows. The main thing is not to pay attention to advertising premium features in the app - is unlikely you need them.

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4. Steam Cleaner

The application is designed for gamers. Games from Steam, Origin, Uplay, Battle.net and GOG can leave debris on the hard drive, even if you have already deleted them. Despite the name of the instrument, he excels at cleaning junk files of each of these services, not just Steam.

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5. MiniBin

Minimize all programs to get to the desktop and view the basket, not very convenient. Of course, you can delete files using the Delete key or a combination of Shift + Delete, but still convenient to have a shopping cart on hand.

This small program puts a special icon in the system tray. With it, you can quickly open the basket and clean it.

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