How to Remove Hidden and Useless Files from a Hard Drive

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Cleanup (you can also just click Start | run | then type: cleanmgr).

   This tool will scan the drive, then present some options about cleanup.
   
   You can delete temporary files, clear Internet caches, etc.
   
   Basic stuff.
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   Step 2: Uninstall applications and components you are no longer using

   ,, Free, web-based, and does an excellent job cleaning not only useless files and defragmenting your hard drive, but also removing malware in all its forms.
   
   A one-stop shop.
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   Step 3: or clear restore points (which are created when you install drivers and important software)from the 'more options' tab .

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   Step 4: Run the defragmentation program to more efficiently use all that recovered space.

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   Step 5: Run the Microsoft Live Safety Center tool

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   Step 6: for a more advanced (but still easy and bulletproof) cleaning

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