{"id":898,"date":"2011-04-07T05:00:18","date_gmt":"2011-04-07T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/?p=898"},"modified":"2011-04-03T10:42:55","modified_gmt":"2011-04-03T14:42:55","slug":"windows-clean-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/windows-clean-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Clean Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Keep<\/p>\n

Keep your system clean<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

My brother David was having some problems with his Windows computer.\u00a0 He asked me what would help clean his system.\u00a0 I offered a few suggestions, and hopefully, he’ll get his system back to working order.<\/p>\n

When you run Windows, you need to periodically tune and clean the system in order to make sure it’s running at top speed and peak performance.\u00a0 Windows can slow down and lose performance over a period of time simply due to its overall design<\/a>.\u00a0 We’ve all seen the commercials on how you can visit a web site, plug in your system over the internet and viola!\u00a0 They’ll fix your computer problems (for a price!).<\/p>\n

Before you do that, check out a few of these suggestions to help tune your Windows computer.<\/p>\n

Here then, are five things you can download for free to help tune your Windows system.<\/p>\n

1.)\u00a0 CC Cleaner.<\/a> This utility will really help unclog your Windows system of a lot of unneeded files and data.\u00a0 It even cleans your registry!<\/p>\n

2.)\u00a0 Hijack This<\/a>.\u00a0 A terrific little program that will find any nasty piece of malware or Trojan buried deep in your system and in the registry.\u00a0 However, be careful using it.\u00a0 It doesn’t tell you what is good or bad.\u00a0 You need to do a little research before removing items.<\/p>\n

3.)\u00a0\u00a0 Avira anti-virus<\/a>. This is a great anti-virus program.\u00a0\u00a0 It fully protects your Windows system and is free.\u00a0 Or you can choose to purchase an upgraded version.<\/p>\n

4.)\u00a0 Ad Aware.<\/a> This is another free application that features a rootkit<\/a> removal system along with a malware\u00a0 removal tool.\u00a0 And, again, you can always purchase an upgrade with added features.<\/p>\n

5.)\u00a0 If all else fails, AND you have all your documents backed up<\/strong>,\u00a0 then download a Linux ISO<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Once you have the Llinux ISO, burn it to a CD\/DVD<\/a>, pop it into your CD\/DVD drive, and reboot your computer and take it for a test drive. Once you determine that all your hardware works, install Linux to your hard drive.\u00a0 You can do this by simply clicking on a desktop icon that says, “Install.”\u00a0 You can either partition your hard drive to keep Windows (making your system dual boot), or wipe the hard drive completely (meaning, “Goodbye to Windows.”) and run only Linux<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Windows is fine.\u00a0 You can continue to run Windows, just make sure you keep it up-to-date with anti-virus software and be careful where you surf.\u00a0 And make sure to tune Windows every now and again.<\/p>\n

Or, get Linux<\/a>.\u00a0 You won’t need anti-virus or registry cleaners or other tools to remove malicious software.\u00a0 You won’t have to defragment<\/a> your computer either.<\/p>\n

Linux<\/a> is stable, secure, easy to use, immune to Windows viruses and malware, and absolutely free.<\/p>\n

Get Linux.<\/a><\/p>\n

Got a question about cartooning with Linux, or Linux in general? Email me at: georgetoon@gmail.com. If I use your question on my blog, I\u2019ll send you an original, signed George comic strip!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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