What is the best way to clear your disk without getting rid of programs you need?

Question

Whats the best way to clear your disk without getting rid of important programs??

Answer 1

Are you just wanting to clear out temporary files, or what are you wanting to clear out? If it's temporary stuff, try using the Disk Cleanup tool in Windows or downloading CCleaner. CCleaner is a great tool for getting rid of all kinds of temporary browser files as well as temp data from other applications.

Answer 2

Here are some temp file/Temp Internet Folder Options. I have used all of them and though some seem slightly better than others, they all are pretty good



A) CCleaner - ( http://www.ccleaner.com/ ) - One of the best and most well known programs for this purpose ... it also has the options to remove custom (which ones you select) restore points and to clean the registry but the most powerful part of the program is the temp file removal .. .If you only use one program, I suggest CCleaner. It has support for the latest IE, Opera, Firefox, and Chrome Browsers among other programs and temp file locations



B) CCEnhancer - ( http://thewebatom.net/software/ccleaner-enhancer/ ) This little app is for CCleaner and adding many more programs to it's "Database" ... It doesn't remove anything (CCleaner) unless you TELL IT to. ... you run this from time to time updating like a malware or antivirus scanner



C) Moo0 Disk Cleaner - ( http://www.moo0.com/ )



D) Cleanup ( http://cleanup.stevengould.org/ ) - Mainly for Internet Explorer users and the one I used before finding CCleaner ... I still like this one



E) Bleachbit ( http://bleachbit.sourceforge.net/ ) - supposedly gets some of the LSO persistent Cookies in various locations that some other programs (at the time I am typing this) can not



-Xmetalfanx

Answer 3

Well, the best way would be to just delete programs you know you DON'T need. run a disk clean up by going to start > computer > right click on your C drive and go to properties > click on disk cleanup under general tab (for windows 7). Don't check any of the boxes, just leave it the way it is. That should clear up some clutter. Other then that you just have to go in and uninstall/delete programs manually.