Re: disk clean up.
- From: "peterk" <peterk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:51:02 -0600
Your telling someone who doesn't know how disc cleaner works to edit the
registry????
think again...buddy!!!
peterk
--
It's so much easier to suggest solutions when you don't know too much about
the problem
"Claude LaFrenière" <No_InterNUT@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1ae8joyyb0cng$.qx0sk4etdbop$.dlg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> HI *buddhaliscious* :
>
>> relatively new to managing the performance of the computer normally i
>> have
>> the admin. do it but anyway,deleting the files will it touch any of the
>> saved
>> files?and what exactly does leave the memory?I've viewed the files some
>> are
>> being used but alot of junk files,and pics.
>>
>> Thanks to any help.
>
>
> Beware !
> Do not delete files if you're not absolutly sure of what's you're doing
> !!!
>
> I guess thses informations will be usefull for you.
>
> A good maintenance of W xp is required from time to time.
>
> Here some hints:
>
> I )- Windows Explorer Parameters
>
> Set those Windows Explorer parameters:
>
> a) To used the multi-thread in Windows explorer:
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
> Create this key:
>
> DesktopProcess
> Reg_DWord
> value 1
>
> b) Change the value of the "Windows priority separation" :
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\PriorityControl
> Create this key
>
> Win32PrioritySeparation
> Reg_DWord
> Value 26 in HEX
>
> c) Modify those folders options :
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
>
> Don't hide hidden folder and files
> HideFileExt
> Reg_Dword
> 1
>
> Open folders in separate process
> SeparateProcess
> Reg_Dword
> 1
>
> II )- Use chkdsk to check the integrity of your hard disk:
>
> Windows explorer | right click on disk icon |
> properties | tab "tools" | "check errors" | check both options
> ok and restart your computer
>
> or
>
> Start | Run | cmd | chkdsk X: /F /V ,
> Where X= disk volume
>
> For the results un applications log:
> Souce : Winlogon
> ID : 1001
>
> III ) Clean the temporary files:
>
> Start | Run | cleanmgr.exe
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Temporary
> Files
> the key LastAccess REG_DWORD :
> correspond to the numbers of days to keep since the last access
>
> Default is 7 days
> ( don't change this unless your 're sure of what's you're doing...)
>
> IV ) Defrag the volumes of the HD :
>
> Start | Run | Defrag.msc
>
> For multiple volume defrag use this:
> http://www.dougknox.com/utility/scripts_desc/defrag_all.htm
>
> V ) Check devices and drivers and upgrade them if needed
>
> Start | Run | devmgmt.msc
>
> a)
> Devices error codes:
> http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=310123
>
> b)
> To find recent drivers
>
> www.driverfiles.net
> or
> used Everest to have more informations about your system configuration
> and some links to the components manufacturer :
> http://www.lavalys.com/
>
>
> VI ) Check the services configuration:
>
> The mandatories services must be started and in automatic mode
> The others in manual...or disabled....
>
> More info on W xp services:
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
> If you understand french:
> http://climenole.serendipia.net/archives/3-La-Configuration-des-Services-de-Windows-XP.html
>
> VII ) Check the applications started at boot and keep them
> to the minimum.
>
> instead of using msconfig used Starter from CodeStuff...
> http://codestuff.mirrorz.com/
>
> Check for applications in your account and All users
> (from an admin account...)
>
> VIII ) Control what's running on that PC with this tool:
>
> Process Explorer :
> (an enhanced Task Manager!)
> http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
>
> IX ) Defrag the protected files
> ( Registry , hiberfil.sys, Pagefile.sys etc.)
>
> http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/pagedefrag.shtml
>
> X ) Optimize the prefetching
>
> Run this command :
> %windir%\system32\Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
> usefull only when the computer is idle...
> The service Task Scheduler must be running and in automatic mode.
> Check this value:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory
> Management\PrefetchParameters
> The keyEnablePrefetcher REG_DWORD must be set to 3.
>
> XI ) Check the warnings and errors in the application and system logs
> and fix the problems when needed:
>
> Start | Run | eventvwr.msc
>
> Some hints : http://www.eventid.net/
>
>
> XII ) Safe & Cool ...
>
> A)
> Keep your system free of malwares (virus, worms,spywares, etc.)
> If you understand french:
> http://climenole.serendipia.net/archives/5-Quelques-liens-utiles-pour-la-securite-de-Windows-XP.html
> (english version soon...)
>
> Check your firewall configuration and make sure your PC is "stealth":
> www.grc.com
> Run the "Shields Up" test .Everythings must be "green" ...
>
> Update frequently your anti-virus and your anti-spywares.
> ( MS Anti-spyware, SpyBot S&D, Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster and
> Spyware Guard... more than one is better since no one are 100%
> reliable...)
>
> And check if the AV is set to protect your PC "On Access"
> (in the so-called "real-time") not only "on demand" ( scan
> runned after the problem...)
>
> Used an alternate Internet Browser and keep IE
> only for Windows updates and MS specific stuff.
> By alternate I mean :
> Firefox or Opera (not Maxthon, Avant etc.)
>
> Avoid to surf on the Web from an administrator account.
>
> You have to "feed" your HOSTS file :
>
> What is an Hosts file :
> http://www.safer-networking.org/en/dictionary/hostsfile.html
>
> The hosts from MVPs:
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
> Frequent updates and documented...
>
> Tools for Hosts :
>
> HostMan:
> http://www.abelhadigital.com/
>
> Hoster:
> http://www.funkytoad.com/hoster.htm
>
> HostToggle:
> http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/HostsToggle/
>
> WinPatrol:(good also for other insteresting stuff...)
> http://www.winpatrol.com/download.htm
>
>
> Some tools and links:
>
> Those tools do not replace a resident AV,
> updated, set for the "On Access" protection,
> a set of anti-spywares, a firewall correctly
> configured and tested and, last but not least
> the "Safe-Hex" :
>
> "Mini- antivirus" to be runned in safe mode:
>
> TrendMicro : disable your AV before.
>
> The "sysclean":
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
> +
> The virus patterns :
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Put them in the same folder and launch the program.
>
> Stinger :
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>
> Avast cleaner :
> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_cleaner.html
>
> MS:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=fr
>
> Kaspersky:
> ftp://ftp.kaspersky.ru/utils/clrav.com
>
> Anti Root-Kits
> F-Secure (beta)
> http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
>
> Online scan:
>
> Anti-trojan:
> http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
>
> Anti-spy:
> http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html
> http://store.ca.com/dr/v2/ec_main.entry25?page=FindOutWhosWatchingYou&client=ComputerAssociates&sid=35715&CID=181432
>
> Anti-virus:
> www.trendmicro.com
>
> B)
> Keep your PC free of dust and check the temperatures with those tools:
>
> Everest:
> http://www.lavalys.com/
>
> Remark:
> Very good software but the warnings about the Bios
> and the commercial links to that stuff are useless...
>
> Bios upgrades *if needed* must comes from the PC manufacturer
> or the Motherboard manufacturer and nobody else.
> (Not needed most of the time : don't worry about this..)
>
> SpeedFan
> http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
>
> Remark:
> Good software but the temperatures of the hard disk are not
> reported correctly and most of the time not related to the disk
> reliability.
> Better info from Everest...
>
> Hope this help.
>
> Let us know.
>
> :)
>
> --
> Claude LaFrenière [MVP] :-)
>
> «My Principal Design Was To Inform, Not To Amuse Thee.»
> Lemuel Gulliver, The Travels (IV:12)
>
>
>
>
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