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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
Benedict Arnold: Patriot and Traitor?
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...
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