Computer performance depends both on the power of the hardware components and on properly configured operation. operating system... Little benefit of volume expansion random access memory if it is jammed with useless programs. Powerful processor will not speed up operation if limited to conserve battery power. Thin Windows setup can significantly optimize the operation of the system without additional material costs.
What affects system performance
The performance of Windows 7 is determined by many factors, one part of which is the trade-off between power, convenience and battery consumption, and the other depends on the "neatness" of the computer. Therefore, to increase performance, it is necessary to tune the system for maximum performance and remove all obstacles to its normal operation.
Perhaps an experienced user will want to independently debug each element of the system and configure the computer to suit his needs. For others the best solution will take advantage special programs for fine-tuning the system (tweakers), which show problems in a convenient and understandable way and help to fix them.
Optimization software (free and paid)
Programs whose main purpose is to improve Windows work 7, there are many on the market. There are universal large applications and small specialized utilities, programs with many customizable options and one "red button". Most of the programs have additional functions that are not directly related to performance, but also important for the user, for example, the protection of personal data.
Universal
As a rule, universal programs have a large set of optimization utilities, but at the same time they are paid. Packages with limited functionality or outdated versions are distributed free of charge.
Computer Accelerator Program from domestic developer AMS Software allows you to quickly and safely clean your computer from garbage, fix system errors, manage startup, and ensure the safety of the Internet.
Computer Accelerator works on everyone Windows versions and is one of the leaders among programs for optimizing PC performance.
- Complete cleaning of debris. Safely removes extra files that slow down the system.
- Search and elimination of registry errors. The program scans your computer, quickly finds malfunctions that interfere with the functioning of the system, and solves the problem in one click. Removes remnants of old keys, invalid extensions, missing DLLs, etc.
- Autostart management. The software allows you to quickly access the startup list. Here you can disable applications that start working with running Windows, thereby slowing down this process.
Removing unnecessary software. Here you can completely uninstall applications that have not been used for a long time or were installed accidentally, but take up disk space.
- System monitoring. Computer Accelerator allows you to monitor the state of your PC and assess the degree of memory and processor utilization.
- Fast and secure networking... With the help of the program, you can speed up the browser by clearing the cache and cookies, as well as erase the history of visited sites.
The Computer Accelerator interface is as user-friendly as possible. Even a beginner will have no difficulty in working with the program.
- Computer Accelerator design is modern and attractive,
- the location of all tools is convenient and clear,
- most tasks can be solved with the click of a button,
- it is possible to configure the "Scheduler" so that the program itself performs cleaning and optimization of the PC.
When the operating system is just installed, the computer is fast and stable. But over time, "extra" files accumulate, leftovers from remote programs on the hard disk and in the registry, hard disk fragmentation and other garbage. And the system often has not so much to do useful work how much to stir up this garbage in real time.
Is there an unambiguously best program for cleaning and optimizing your computer today? Or is it better to entrust each specific task to a special utility? Consider the solutions popular in 2018, with their pros and cons.
Free system cleaning solutions
If in the past decade good apps were definitely worth the money, today many computer cleaning utilities are offered free of charge. Not really, of course: they can only serve ads, collect statistics, or offer some important features in the paid version only. But this does not prevent you from using them for basic needs.
Let's consider the most popular programs.
Today one of the most popular cleaning applications for Windows. Knows how to do everything necessary for his class:
- Automatic system cleaning in one click. True, such a regime does not provide for a truly complete cleaning. But it allows you to remove a noticeable part of the debris without any effort.
- Cleaning the registry. CCleaner compares the contents of the Windows registry with the programs actually present in the system, and then removes all the "tails".
- Startup manager. Some programs do not even need to be removed: it is enough to launch them manually, and not together with the system.
- File shredder. If you need to delete something so that no one can restore it, it is better to use a special "overwrite" mode.
- Uninstaller. It is good to clean up the tails from programs that were once installed, but it is better not to allow them at all. To do this, it is better to use a special tool for more complete removal programs.
- Clearing temporary browser files. This makes surfing not only faster but also safer.
And all this, mind you, in the free version. The premium option, priced at $ 25, also offers scheduled cleaning, real-time monitoring, and PC performance optimization. And the extended one ($ 40) also includes recovering deleted files, defragmenting the disk, and managing the computer's hardware.
Pros: rich functionality for free, availability of versions for Mac and Android, reasonable price of paid versions
Cons: the installer tries to impose additional unnecessary software on you
The disclaimer in the title is not accidental. Clean master even better known in mobile world... Now this utility is offered by the famous Cheetah Mobile, which Android users love for QuickPic, CM Security and other popular solutions.
Compared to analogs, there are the same basic functions here: cleaning the hard drive of harmful or useless files, optimizing system performance, speeding up boot times, improving security and privacy features.
The most noticeable difference from the competition is the built-in driver manager, which allows you to always keep your hardware software up to date. This way you can be more productive and safer at work.
The premium version is offered here on SaaS terms: you buy not a lifetime licensed copy, but a license for a limited period (up to two years) at a price comparable to CCleaner. But only in the paid version you get a file shredder, file recovery, one-click mode, automatic cleaning browser data and some other valuable "chips".
Pros: driver manager, good design, high speed work
Cons: quite expensive premium version if you buy the maximum subscription
This utility for optimizing and cleaning your computer is not only effective, but also small in size. Distribution size - less than 800 KB! True, he will need to download about 7 MB more, but these are also trifles.
At the same time SlimCleaner offers everything you need for life. The tools are organized into seven sections:
- Cleaning (Cleaner). From here, you can free up space or delete junk temporary files. Interestingly, you can delete unnecessary ones. system programs(like Windows Media Player) or folders like data for CD burning.
- Optimization Here is the startup manager, system services and a list of programs to restore if necessary.
- Programs. In this section, programs can be forcibly removed or updated.
- Browsers. Here you can fine-tune browsers: set search engine, apply security tools, clear cache, etc.
- Disk utilities. Hard drives you can format, clean up garbage separately, defragment or search for duplicate files.
- Windows tools- easy access to fine system settings.
- Hijack Log - tracking attempts to hack your system.
An interesting system solution, which, however, is offered in English by default.
Pros: small size, rich functionality.
Cons: no Russian language, no extended version (albeit a paid one).
Another utility for cleaning your computer from a well-known developer. The Ashampoo style is not to everyone's liking: "loud" design, many features that you may not need, and many undoubtedly necessary.
The program monitors the state of the system - both in large and noticeable manifestations, and in small things. So, she knows how to check the status of disks, startup programs and the behavior of system services. But at the same time, it does not neglect checking shortcuts, clearing browser history and other procedures available and manually. A dedicated tool is provided to get complete information about your system, with a built-in benchmark.
There is also a built-in real-time monitoring module that keeps track of your privacy.
Finally, there is a native file encryption tool.
Pros: great choice system tools, regular updates.
Cons: "patchy" design, uneven elaboration of functions, too complicated menu for inexperienced users.
The Russian antivirus giant has also released its anti-garbage solution. True, in 2018 it is no longer available on the official website: the developers, as you can see, decided not to get involved in competition in this segment.
In terms of functionality, this utility is somewhat inferior to competitors, on the one hand, and ahead of them, on the other. Let's say system cleaning is offered with a very fine tuning: you can delete the contents of not the most obvious "trash" folders, traces of programs, browser cache, messages about system errors etc.
You can also recover your system after malware has intervened that tamper with the task manager, change file associations, and make other unauthorized changes. Two more areas of work - removing traces of Internet activity and disabling tracking Windows functions 10.
It is a pity that this program is not on the official Kaspersky website for May 2018. But you can still download it on third-party resources. Hope for updates, however, you can say goodbye.
Pros: Kaspersky style, a touch of exclusivity.
Cons: there is no chance of updates, which means it's time to think about changing the solution.
This is not an exhaustive list of solutions for cleaning and optimizing your Windows computer. Any of the proposed programs will help you fight the dominance of temporary files (although we would not give long guarantees about Kaspersky). You should choose based on additional functions, as well as their distribution between free and paid versions.
Perhaps, if you are already using other solutions from Ashampoo or Cheetah Mobile, it makes sense to stay with applications from old acquaintances. You will understand the logic of the interface, plus important tools will be more compactly located in the menu. However, if you like the offer from competitors more, no one bothers you to choose it.
The main task of CCleaner is to clean the user's computer from the results of vital activity and Windows itself, or, more simply, from computer "garbage". It inevitably accumulates and, over time, begins to consume usable disk space. Regular cleaning also helps to erase confidential data, the main part of which is traces of Internet use.
The start window will open the interface of the main program module - "Cleaning", before starting work with which we recommend that you carefully read the numerous parameters. The "Analysis" button will help you to show which data will be deleted and evaluate whether it is worth changing something in the settings so as not to delete unnecessary information.
By default, the cleaning settings in CCleaner can already be called correct, since they are the most loyal and will not erase important or useful user data. However, at this stage it is worth deciding whether you want to delete confidential data (traces of using programs, Internet surfing) or simply from the accumulated temporary and cache files.
If you want CCleaner to be just a cleaner:
- in the "Applications" tab, leave marked only the items "Internet cache" for browsers ( Google chrome, Firefox, Opera, etc.) and email clients (Thunderbird, Outlook, etc.)
- in the "Applications" tab in the "Internet", "Multimedia", "Utilities" blocks, etc., mark the items at your discretion (if, for example, you do not want the "last videos" to be deleted in KMPlayer, then uncheck the box)
- in the "Windows" tab, leave only:
- the line "Temporary browser files" in the block "Internet Explorer"
- all lines in the "System" block
- in the CCleaner menu item "Settings" → "Advanced" we recommend that you check the line "Delete only files older than 24 hours from the Trash"
If you want maximum cleaning, including private data:
- recommend to create your own files for browsers
- in the "Windows" tab in the " Windows explorer»Carefully look at the marked lines, for example," Thumbnail cache "there is no particular point in deleting
If you want to return to the original settings, you can easily do this using the "Restore default settings" button at the bottom of the same "Settings" → "Advanced" window.
Cleaning process and results
After selecting the required options, just click the "Analysis" button. CCleaner will prepare an interim report on the data that can be deleted based on available settings... Then you can immediately start processing all found records using the "Clear" button or selectively delete results from the report using the context menu with the right mouse button. The whole cleaning process in CCleaner looks like this:
The main advice is that when setting the tincture, do not mark those items whose name you do not understand. It's easier to figure it out once (the search engine is always helpful) than to accidentally delete something. It is worth noting that cleaning your computer with CCleaner in hidden mode, and also it is worth paying attention to the functionality of the module, which can also be useful.
While working at the computer, users download some files, copy others, install and uninstall others. As a result, the Windows system turns out to be porridge. In principle, this is not scary, but there are 2 problems here.
First, with a large number of files, you will have little free space. And with their constant copying, moving and deleting, incorrect entries in the registry, hidden junk files, etc. appear. You don't even see them, but they take up space, and most importantly, they slow down your PC or laptop. To get rid of brakes and glitches, you need to periodically do a complete cleaning of your computer from debris. How? With the help of special software.
I note right away that the utilities below are universal and work on Windows 10, 8, 7. Therefore, the OS version on your computer or laptop does not matter.
One of best programs to clean your computer from debris - Advanced SystemCare... It is easy to use and ideal for beginners. Just one click, a few minutes - and Windows cleaning is completed successfully.
And this utility has a whole car of possibilities. For example, it can do:
- smart defragmentation hard disk;
- removal of junk files and malware;
- fix shortcuts;
- repair and defragmentation of the registry;
- optimization and acceleration of the system for games;
- fixing vulnerabilities;
- acceleration of the Internet, etc.
You just need to put a tick in the necessary items and click the "Check" button. And for those who want to do everything manually, there is a tab "Tool Base".
By the way, this utility is completely in Russian and free (there are some limitations compared to paid version). That is why it is considered a good PC cleaner. Link to the office. site .
Its main features:
- emptying the trash can, temporary files and browsers (cache, cookies);
- cleaning and optimization of the registry;
- removal of software;
- cleaning programs from startup;
- analysis and erasure of disks;
- search for duplicates;
- System Restore.
By the way, cleaning the system from garbage is very fast. And this is a huge plus of this utility. After all, removing unnecessary files and programs takes no more than 5 minutes!
Another plus of CCleaner is the automatic cleaning of your computer or laptop. You can customize the utility for yourself by specifying that:
- cleaning was performed when the PC was started (not recommended - this is too often);
- the program monitors the system or browsers and notifies when there is little space left;
- all files older than 24 hours were deleted from the recycle bin, etc.
The utility is released in several versions: paid, free and portable (does not require installation). Any of them is completely in Russian. Opportunities free utility there is more than enough for cleaning a computer or laptop, so if necessary, you can find it at the office. site.
Auslogics BoostSpeed
If your computer slows down a lot, try the Auslogics BoostSpeed utility. This is a great program for cleaning and optimizing your computer, which will help you eliminate errors and speed up your computer.
Like the previous two utilities, it also has a number of useful tools:
- service hard drives(cleaning, finding errors, defragmentation);
- freeing up free space on the HDD;
- software control and autorun settings;
- cleaning the registry and defragmenting it;
- system tuning and optimization of Windows services;
- file recovery;
- acceleration of the Internet, etc.
Also in Auslogics BoostSpeed there is an "Advisor" that gives advice on speeding up your PC or laptop and fixing critical errors.
Another plus is the presence of a scheduler. You can set an automatic cleaning of your computer or laptop by selecting:
- frequency (every day, week or month);
- day of the week;
- exact start time of optimization;
- actions to be taken.
At the appointed time, this utility will start and do its job (even if it was turned off).
Once you have configured the Scheduler, you can turn off Auslogics Boostspeed and forget about it altogether. And she herself will clean the garbage once a week or a month, remove unnecessary files, and then give you a report on the actions taken.
The utility supports Windows 10, 8, 7 and even Vista and XP. Plus it is completely in Russian. The developer's website has 2 versions - paid and free. Link to the office. Auslogics website.
Glary utilities
Glary Utilities is considered a real harvester, as it supports a huge number of functions:
- cleaning, defragmenting, restoring the registry;
- memory optimization;
- removal, restoration and backup drivers;
- uninstalling software, checking for updates, etc.
Cleaning and optimizing your computer system can be done in 1 click. You just need to put the birds in the necessary points and click the "Find problems" button. The utility works quite smartly. Checking and cleaning Windows systems takes 10 minutes on average.
The utility is paid, but there is also free version... Link to the office. Glary website.
Revo Uninstaller - remove unnecessary programs
If you do not need functional harvesters, then you can install software that performs a competitive function. For example, there is a good utility for cleaning your computer from unnecessary programs - Revo Uninstaller.
Its main plus: it correctly removes any applications (without leaving tails and junk files). Plus, the utility will cope even with the software that for some reason does not want to be deleted in a standard way... However, she also has several additional tools:
- junk file cleaner;
- startup manager;
- hunter mode, etc.
By the way, the cleaner is quite good here. It finds junk files even after checking with other utilities. If you decide to try this software, then go to the office. Revo website.
Wise Registry Cleaner - Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista and XP. It knows how to optimize the system, but its main function is to clean and compress the registry to speed up the work of a computer or laptop.
The error analysis here is very quick and detailed. The utility will find hundreds of problems, even if you first check the registry with another software. Therefore, if you need a quick cleaning of your computer and speed up your work, you can go to the office. Wise Regisry Cleaner website.
And the last utility in this rating is Disk Cleaner. Designed to find and remove garbage, as well as defragment your hard drive. Great for those who want to clean their PC of unnecessary files and speed up their PC.
The utility can delete the application cache, unused help files and other junk that you do not need, but takes up space on your hard drive. The program is completely in Russian and free, so it is very easy to use it. Link to the office. site .
As you know, timely cleaning of Windows will guarantee the high performance of your computer and the multifunctionality of its software resources. We have reviewed the best programs that can fully clean the system. Which of the above utilities should you choose?
The undisputed leader among programs for cleaning the computer system is Computer Accelerator. This program has amazing capabilities that are only partially available for other analogues. Manage the cleaning process, optimize as high quality as possible windows registry and get rid of any software glitches and problems forever, long time disturbing your computer. Computer Accelerator is able to quickly raise the performance of all computer resources, ensuring reliable stability and versatility of the performance of all its important system resources!
System Mechanic can be recommended for both beginners and professionals, however, specialists will like the product more. Its reliability and quality conquer, only slightly interferes with English on the menu. In the west, the package of utilities is widespread and popular, development has been going on for over 20 years, so all functions have been honed to perfection.
An inexpensive alternative is Wise Care 365. The software is distinguished by the most convenient controls in comparison with analogs, powerful means of getting rid of the system from computer garbage, as well as optimal ratio the cost of the license and High Quality of the productivity tools offered by the developer.
CCleaner is one of the most widely used computer junk and junk cleaning tools in the world. The utility gained its popularity thanks to user-friendly interface and rich built-in capabilities. Owners of CCleaner get virtually the entire list of most paid modern counterparts among the "cleaners" and "optimizers" of the operating system. Using Advanced SystemCare Free will help you not only clean up the platform, but also seriously overclock your computer's power readings. Thanks to the presence of a whole range of specialized tools, the program can increase the level of RAM and processor performance, which will have an excellent effect on the performance of the entire OS.
In addition to the common functions for cleaning the system from unnecessary and damaged files, Glary Utilities, will provide you with proper protection for all sensitive data, increasing not only performance, but also the level of security of the operating system. The program is able to correct even incorrectly entered links, as well as find any errors in the registry and correct them correctly. If you have to share your computer with several other users, Comodo System Cleaner will help get rid of even the slightest suspicion of stealing your information, the utility can delete any confidential data without the possibility of its subsequent recovery. Komodo System Cleaner has a simple interface and quickly removes all unnecessary files, in addition, analyzes the system for duplicate files.
Wise Registry Cleaner is one of the leading registry cleaning utilities. The program does not have such extensive functionality against the background of the main competitors, but it will perfectly cope with its direct responsibility. The application will empower you with both manual and automatic control modes. Do not worry about the Weiss Register Cleaner cleaning up anything important in automatic mode, because the developer has implemented a convenient option to create backup registry. With Wise Care 365 Free, you can quickly clear cache and cookies within web browsers. The utility features a convenient customization option (an already simple interface) according to your preference. Weiss Keir 365, will protect user personal data, defragment the required disks and clean the system of unnecessary garbage.
