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Programs to clean up your computer

May 7th, 2009 admin No comments

Is your computer running slow? Do you have pop-ups? Web browser not going to websites you request? Here are two programs that’ll help things out. First is CCleaner. http://www.ccleaner.com/

CCleaner Screenshot

CCleaner Screenshot

This program goes through your computer and cleans out all the temporary files that are left behind by some programs that run on your computer, as well as internet cache. You may be thinking, “Isn’t that what ‘Disk Cleanup’ does?” Well this program does everything Disk Cleanup does and then some.

Second, there is Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Screenshot of Malwarebytes

Screenshot of Malwarebytes

This program is the one that will take care of your pop-ups. Most pop-ups are caused by something other than a virus. “Spyware,” “Adware,” or “Malware” cause pop-ups and compromises the security of your computer. To combat this run Malwarebytes at least once a week to be sure there is no malicious content on your computer. Before running a scan remember to manually update it via the update tab. Simply click the update tab and then click the “Check for Updates” button. Once the update is finished, return to the Scanner tab and press the Scan button.