Clearing a computer running any operating system helps to improve machine performance and facilitate the life of the user, as well as release some place (sometimes - quite large). Today we will tell about how to cope with unnecessary files in Windows 10.

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Cleaning the disk through programs

Of course, manually run this process is equally simply simply, but specialized utilities are good because they make cleaning into one click, and even automate it, if necessary. Here are some of them:

1. CCleaner. The favorite on a variety of indicators is fast, free, easy to understand and control, "stitched" a lot of useful features for users of different levels of preparation. Corrects registry entries, clears the cache, deletes temporary files, cookies, outdated log entries. With it, it is easy to fully uninstall the program by removing all the references to it from the PC.
2. Kaspersky Cleaner. Utility from the manufacturer of a popular antivirus. Corrects some common problems with Windows, is completely safe, as a result of which even the least prepared user can be used (while CC is able to make an irreversible task with data loss). Its functional is less, but is quite sufficient to free a little space. Since the program is relatively young, it is quite possible that over time it will turn new features.
3. SlimCleaner Free. As it is clear from the name - free software that helps in cleaning and producing optimization. Each action is accompanied by an explanation of what is needed and what it affects. The program provides access to a large database of knowledge, thanks to which you can better understand how to clean the disks of the computer.
4. Clean Master for PC. Just and quickly - offers cleaning the system into one click, nothing will spoil.
5. Ashampoo Winoptimizer Free. It makes something like the same as previous programs. From bonuses - helps to disable loading and "littering" PC services and processes.
6. WinopTimizer. It is considered the best utility that speeds up the download of the computer. The rest of the differences are not much.

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Cleaning PC from malicious processes

It often happens that the installed antivirus does not cope with its task. As a result, the computer brakes not only from the "garbage" files, but also from an undesirable software running without a user's knowledge. To check the "car" for such actions, use one of the following programs (most of them do not replace the antivirus, and complement it):

1. ADWCleaner. The best remedy for annoying annoying advertising and opening background pages. Not the most powerful, but quite useful "single-button" software provided for free, with a Russian-speaking interface.
2. MalwareBytes. Effective even on a free basis, the program tracking triggered processes and removing those that consider dangerous. The percentage of "hit" is high, you can choose what to do with the threat.
3. Roguekiller. Another program from the developers of the previous utility (previously supported by a private company, but was redeemed and significantly improved). Checks the disk for dangerous files.
4. JunkWare Removal Tool. The next acquisition of MalwareBytes, analyzing not only files, but also scanning shortcuts, browser addons, autoload and other "difficult to use" locations. Able to work in the background, from there carrying invisible support.

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Windows optimization

You can evaluate the recovery from the settings section called "Storage". To access it, press Win + I, go to "All Parameters" and "System". Below will be this volume, which is occupied by temporary files that can be removed without fears. Here, in "system files", you need to optimize the dimensions of the same elements, disable or configure them. Among other ways to clean and release the place:

1. File compression. In Win 10, there is a new feature called Compact OS. It reduces system file size, that is, those that are part of the OS itself. Its start allows you to "win" 1-2 GB of places, while it may be slightly affected by the performance of other processes.
2. New features of the hibernation file. Now you can not only turn it off (getting a number of GB in replacement, equal to RAM), but also to configure a specific, such as the minimum size, only for the necessary actions. It is worth reading about this in a separate article or documentation for the OS.
3. In the "Storage", which in "Settings" will help move the application without reinstalling to another disk, thereby freeing the place (by analogy with mobile devices).
4. Built-in cleaning. To start it, click on the desired disk and select "Properties" from the context menu. Here we go to "common" and click on "cleaning". The process of collecting and analyzing data will be launched, after Windows issued statistics on how much space is occupied by what types of data. You can delete everything or select individual components.

Sometimes decent amounts of space occupy duplicates of files, find and delete which easily with AlldUp or DupeGuru programs. Download, run - and the utility will make everything else yourself.