PCs over time will have may temporary files and old installation files and other "junk" that is not needed for the system to run
and may in fact slow the PC over time.

Generally the following should be done on a weekly basis to keep your PC in running condition.
Please note::  NONE of the programs listed are provided by Total1 nor does Total1 take any responsibility for any damage or
lost information due to the use of any maintenance software.

The following programs have been chosen after extensive use by Total1 staff for maintenance of in-house and customer systems:

Please do the steps in order for best performance::

[1]  General cleanup  CCleaner   http://www.ccleaner.com
DOWNLOAD and install and run:  http://www.ccleaner.com/download/downloading

It is generally safe to delete what items are found, please review the list before permanently deleting anything.

CCleaner also has a registry cleaner that is very good.

[2]  Defragment  Defraggler  http://www.defraggler.com

DOWNLOAD and install and run:   http://www.defraggler.com/download/downloading
Over time windows programs are broken up in many pieces on the hard drive, this is fragmentation.
Defraggler will put them in one piece and your PC will run crisper.

[3]  Spyware / Malware removal   SpyBot  SD    http://www.safer-networking.org/

DOWNLOAD and install and run:   http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

[4]  Anti Virus   ClamWin   http://www.clamwin.com
DOWNLOAD and install and run:   http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/

This is an anti-virus program.

Please note, it is best to completely uninstall any anti-virus or anti-spyware programs you currently have as they may conflict with each other.
All of these programs will search for updates and there is no cost either for the programs or the ongoing updates.
They are small efficient programs that do not interfere with the overall performance of your PC.