NB: Ccleaner won't clear out malware and viruses, but it will get rid of "filler" files and is one good way to speed up your computer!

Here are some instructions I PM'd to a couple of people:

1. http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Upper RHS - you'll see a green arrow and words saying "Download Latest Version". Do that.

Then open and run it. This thing will clean out more unused and useless files than Windows Disk Cleanup can dream of.

When you go to the Windows tab on CCleaner, uncheck Cookies, Autocomplete Form History, Start Menu Shortcuts, Desktop Shortcuts (unless you are happy to get rid of the shortcuts), and Wipe Free Space. If you know all your passwords, check Cookies as well.

Then check Run Cleaner in the lower RH corner of the window. When a little box pops up to warn you, click OK and make it go away. When it's done, look at how much crap it's removed! # is at the top of the window.

Do the same with the Applications tab. Again, uncheck Cookies.

In the left hand column, click on Registry. Click "Scan for issues" below. Click "No" to Back Up Registry popup box when it appears after you click "Fix Selected Issues" in the lower part of the box. Follow the prompts.

Repeat the Registry scan until no more appear.

This is longer to type than it is to do...and it will really clear up some space for you!

NOTE: At the top of the CCleaner screen around the LH corner, you will see RAM...it will list a number as MB. Might be 256, 512, 1024. Run the scan at www.crucial.com to see what RAM you have now and what upgrades are suited to your computer.

2. ALSO - Right click on the Start Menu, click Explore, and go to the second Windows folder - it has a looong list below it. Go to Prefetch, select all, and delete.