I will try tomorrow - what do those sites do?
zebadee's links give you free tools to clean your computer of 'junk' files
my link for firefox: firefox is a great alternative to internet explorer.
CCleaner Details:
FeaturesProgram Summary:CCleaner is a freeware PC optimization tool.
It combines a system cleaner that removes unused and temporary files from your system and also a fully featured registry cleaner!
CCleaner allows Windows to run faster, more efficiently and gives you more hard disk space.
The best part is that it's Small, Fast and Free!
Cleans the following Windows components:Internet Explorer
- Temporary File Cache
- URL History
- Cookies
- Hidden Index.dat files
- Last download file location
Firefox
- Temporary File Cache
- URL History
- Cookies
- Download manager
Recycle Bin
Clipboard
Windows Temporary files
Windows Log files
Recent Documents (on the Start Menu)
Run history (on the Start Menu)
Windows XP Search Assistant history
Windows XP old Prefetch data
Windows memory dumps after crashes
Chkdsk file fragments
Advanced Options allow cleaning of:Menu Order cache
Tray Notifications Cache
Window Size and Location Cache
User Assist history
IIS Log Files
Custom Folders
Application Cleaning:As well as cleaning up old files and settings left by standard Windows components, CCleaner also cleans temporary files and recent file lists for many applications. Including:
Firefox, Opera, Safari, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat Reader, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more...
Registry Cleaning:CCleaner uses an advanced Registry Cleaner to check for problems and inconsistencies. It can check the following:
File Extensions
ActiveX Controls
ClassIDs
ProgIDs
Uninstallers
Shared DLLs
Fonts
Help File references
Application Paths
Icons
Invalid Shortcuts and more...
Safety:CCleaner was designed from the ground to be safe and secure to use. It has multiple levels of checks in place to ensure that it cannot delete any useful information or documents you may still need. We also certify that it contains no Spyware or Adware. High Security:For the super cautious users we also offer secure file erasing. By overwriting the files before deleting them, making it impossible to recover the data.
Advanced Window Care Details:
Free Stability & Performance Boost
How many Errors does your PC have? -- You no longer need to guess... this Freeware will provide you with a deep scan of both your Registry and Windows core for any Errors and Conflicts, then make a thorough diagnosis and fix all those errors and conflicts in your system.
What is the performance status of your System? -- You no longer need to guess... this Freeware will give you a complete diagnosis and deep scan of your current performance status and suggest optimizations, then clean out any junk and accelerate the whole system.
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This comprehensive PC-care utility has a one-click approach to helping protect, repair and optimize your PC. Advanced WindowsCare Personal Edition helps protect, optimize, and repair your PC –– with daily use.
Features of this fantastic, award-winning, 100% free program include:
Ending slow downs, freezes, crashes, and security threats.
Scanning and finding what other utilities miss on your PC.
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Designed for Windows Vista, XP, and 2000.
Over 5,000,000 downloads since 2006.
Availability is free of charge for private use.
Plus, Advanced WindowsCare Personal is 100% safe and clean with no adware, spyware, or viruses.
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Key Benefits
Extremely Easy to Use
Completes its work with just one click. Scans, repairs and gives personal care to your PC in one minute. Defends Your PC with 100% Freeware
Scans and removes spyware and adware using up-to-date definition files. Prevents spyware, hackers and hijackers from installing malicious items on your computer. Erases and updates your PC’s activity history. Cleans your Windows
Boosts your system’s performance by cleaning missing files, destroying unwanted files, deleting obsolete files, removing junk files, and eliminating corrupt registry entries. Keeps Your PC Running at Peak Performance
Tunes up Windows by unleashing the built-in power of your system. Dramatically improves both system and Internet performance. Fixes Multiple System Errors
Does more than a registry cleaner, keeping your PC stable and running at peak efficiency. Repairs PC configurations by eliminating system bottlenecks and preventing crashes. Safe and 100% Free
100% free with no spyware or adware! Advanced WindowsCare Personal Edition is a safe and trusted solution from a leading software vendor.