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Zer0
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Hello, what software would be recommended for cleaning up the hard drive?
I'm after software that deletes folders and files of uninstalled program files as i have noticed that there are folders on my hard drive of programs that i have uninstalled.
I don't need anything to delete my temporary Internet files as i use CCleaner to do that and more.
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alan098
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You could try C Cleaner, http://www.ccleaner.com/ this is a free program and very easy to use. Alan
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Zer0
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I don't need anything to delete my temporary Internet files as i use CCleaner to do that and more.
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The_DADDY
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Are you going to add to that quote Zer0?
Some programs do leave their folder behind in Program Files. This usualy contains settings and preferences incase you reinstal the program. I just manualy delete them.
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Zer0
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I would think it's self-explanatory.
Ive given the information in my first post on the software i would like.
I don't want to keep going through my C-Drive deleting all these folders when a piece of software could do it.
Edited by Zer0 (Tue Jul 11 2006 07:21 PM)
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The_DADDY
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I would think it's self-explanatory.
Attitude change is needed here i think Zer0. There is no need to behave in such a rude manner.
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Zer0
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I have no attitude, that comment was not made with attitude.
And it does explain itself, i want some software that sweeps away/deletes all the folders and anything contained in them left by uninstalled software.
I would have thought before someone replied they would have read my post, but it seems alan098 didn't read it thoroughly.
I said i use C-Cleaner already to prevent someone recommending software that i already use.
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Alan didnt have to try and help. The way you are going on i dont think many here will be rushing to your aid any time soon.
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Zer0
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If i come across as having an attitude then i do not mean to do so.
I know that people don't have to reply but i would prefer members making recommendations to at least read my post before replying, i am not asking for much.
If he had suggested different software then i would have thanked him for his suggestion and tried the software out then posted if it had helped me or not.
I do not wish to be rude but The_DADDY if you are not going to recommend any software that i could use would you kindly take you're opinions to personnel message so that we will not continue to go off-topic.
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As far as i know manual deleting is the only way. I did some research on this a year or so ago as i didnt want to do it myself but came up with nothing.
To be honest you cant have that many program folders to remove that it would take more than a few minutes to go through.
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Zer0
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Ok, thanks.
Manual deletion it is.
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RichieP
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I think CCleaner is one of the best around anyway, and it will remove those bits left behind by uninstalled programs.
Another good freebie is Easy Cleaner
You could also have a look here if you're felling brave and want to let programs into your registry.
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Have to say RichieP Easy Cleaner is an excellent programme and one i've used for a couple of years without problem. If it's ok though can i just add that i would advise caution with the duplicate files option , as your pc may sometimes require duplicates of a certain file. It is an option that i personally think would be best not to use
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It's a good point. The first time I used it I couldn't decide which I should keep, and which I should let it remove. I just left them all.
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Madeline
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A word of caution about the 'Easy cleaner' site. It got a red warning from McAfee SiteAdvisor and the Site Details said:
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When we tested this site we found links to sexspy.com, which we found breaches browser security on our test PC.
There were other red links too and a yellow one, so be careful there. They do say that the 'Easy Cleaner' download is safe though.
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Zer0
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I will take caution with it, I'll see what McAfee Virus scanner says about it.
So far it does seem useful even though it crashed when i minimized it and it refused to maximize or do anything.
Edit - It doesn't get rid of the files on the hard drive and it is a bit unstable so Ive uninstalled it, thanks for recommending it.
Edited by Zer0 (Wed Jul 12 2006 12:41 PM)
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Madeline
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I take it you mean Easy Cleaner, not CCleaner?. If so, have you tried CCleaner?
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I don't need anything to delete my temporary Internet files as i use CCleaner to do that and more.
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Madeline
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Oops! Should have checked back to page 1 before posting.
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