How to Cleanup & Optimize Your Computer

Is your computer running slow? Have you noticed programs you don't remember installing? Learn how to remove programs, manage the space on your computer, and find and delete files you're not using to get your machine running smoothly and efficiently.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Learning Objectives...

Understand what can cause a computer to slow down.

Know how to uninstall software, programs, or apps.

Be able to choose startup programs.

Be able to clear up hard drive space on a computer.

Understand the role and importance of hardware.

Agenda

❏ Library news & updates❏ Top causes of computer

slowdowns❏ Top steps to cleanup & optimize❏ Resources

Library news & updates

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March 23, 2017

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Wednesday, March 29

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Upcoming Tech Classes...

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Top causes of computer slowdowns...

Malware

Bloatware

Missing OS Updates

Antiquated hardware

Startup Programs

Background Apps

Preconfigured “eco” settings

Steps to cleanup & optimize...

Scan for malware

Recommended scanners...

● Microsoft’s malicious software removal utility:○ Windows Logo key + R

> type “mrt” without quotes

● SUPERAntiSpyware (download)

● Malwarebytes (download)

Remove bloatwareRecommended...

● PC Decrapifier● Ccleaner - More Info [Video]

Run disk utilitiesRecommended…

● Run Windows Check disk utility○ Open File Explorer (Former known as Windows

Explorer).○ Click on This PC.○ Right-click the Hard Disk you wish to run CHKDSK

on.

○ Click on Properties > Tools > Check

● Run Ccleaner

Update OS

● Windows Logo Key > Type “update” without quotes

● More Info on Lynda.com

Run System File Checker (SFC)

● Windows Logo Key ● Type “cmd”● Right-click on Command

Prompt● Select “Run as

administrator”● Select Yes● At prompt type “sfc

/scannow” without quotes

Review storage usage

● Windows Logo Key > Type “storage” > Select “Storage” in System Settings

● Install/Run WinDirStat utility

Remove unnecessary files/foldersE.g., Windows.old

● Windows Logo key + R > type “cleanmgr” without quotes

● More Info on Lynda.com

Check Services

● Windows Logo Key + R > Type “Services.msc” without quotes

● Check box to “Hide all Microsoft services” to review non-MS services that are running

● More Info on Lynda.com

Install/Run Autoruns

Visit Microsoft's Technet Support site and download.

Control Notifications

● Windows Logo Key > Type “notifications” without quotes

● More Info on Lynda.com

Nuclear options...

● Refresh your PC or Restore your PC: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery

● More Info on Lynda.com

Useful System Reports for troubleshooting...

Run System Reliability Report

● Windows Logo Key > Type “reliability” and select “view reliability history”

● More Info on Lynda.com

Resource Monitor

● Windows Logo Key > Type “resource” without quotes

● More Info on Lynda.com

Hardware upgrades...

Add RAM

Visit Crucial.com and scan for eligible RAM chip options

Resources...

● Support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019/windows-10-improve-pc-performance

● Support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/windows?os=windows-10

● Howtogeek.com/217010/HOW-TO-GENERATE-A-BATTERY-HEALTH-REPORT-ON-WINDOWS-8-OR-WINDOWS-10/

● Technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb545027.aspx

● Piriform.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner

● Youtube.com/user/WindowsVideos

Contact

Mark Glisson

Information & Technology Specialist

mglisson@hooksettlibrary.org