Friday 17 October 2014

REMOVING UNUSED PROGRAMS (SOFTWARE) FROM YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM



 Removing Old Programs

Programs that are no longer being used are taking up space on your computer that you could use for other things. Also, adding more free space gives your computer the ability to access needed files, faster. It is recommended that you keep between 400 and 600 MB of free space on your hard drive so that your system can function properly.
You should always remove unwanted programs by uninstalling, not by deleting. Programs come with an uninstall utility specifically designed to remove the program files associated with it.
If you can see the program you no longer need listed in your Start menu, there will most likely be an uninstall option to click on. Go to Start > All Programs > and point to a program folder. When the folder options appear, click on the uninstall item.



To see a list of every program installed on your computer (with the intention of uninstalling one) click on Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Scan through the list of installed programs. Click on one to see more information. Click on the Remove button to remove the program.
If you do not know what the program’s purpose is, you can either do an internet search for the program name or leave it alone. Only delete those programs you are SURE you know the purpose of and you are SURE you no longer need.

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