Pre-diagnostic scans


  1. grits
    Posts : 582
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       New #1

    Pre-diagnostic scans


    I do feel dumb asking even tho' I've seen in someone's sig. that "the only dumb question is one not asked".

    Is it safe to run CCleaner , not the registry part, at default settings that clears out several different 'log' files, then come here to ask for help with "slow PC", where I may be asked to post some info that 'might be' gone due to CCleaner cleaning? Or am I as usual a million miles off base? I ask because I've read some posts where the helper has asked the poster to upload different logs to be looked at.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. andrew129260
    Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       New #2

    Please see my tutorial on how to use ccleaner safely. Ccleaner is generally very safe and is great to run every couple of months or so. Disk cleanup is a safer option for basic users.

    Disk Cleanup - Open and Use

    CCleaner - Delete Junk Files
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. grits
    Posts : 582
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Sorry I took so long to reply. I have used CCleaner a lot but generally uncheck several of the defaults because I wasn't really sure of their meaning & didn't want to delete something that may be asked for should I have to ask for help, example, Index dat files, Memory Dumps.
    The same goes for Disk Cleanup, don't understand some of the choices.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. andrew129260
    Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       New #4

    Read the tutorials thoroughly. They will answer the questions on what each option does. :)
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
I have a Canon MG 5250 3/1 and follow the instructions as per the book it scans but where to I have no idea. Can anyone please help?
scans at the same time
in System Security

hey, if i'm running both kaspersky and malwarebytes along side together, and i schedule them to do scans at the same , wouldn't they conflict? 2nd question; what is uploading ? thanks a lot
TCP Port Scans
in System Security

My router has blocked an unusually high number of TCP port scans this week, 32 of them. All originated from two addresses in China. This is unusual for me. Is it, in fact, unusual, or is it par for course?
Email scans
in System Security

Hi, I have downloaded and installed the free Windows Security Essentials from Microsoft. I dont know if this scans emails or if there really is a need to do so. If there is a need to scan emails and this is not covered by WSE, is there a recommended email scanner to download ? My email client...
Windows Fax and Scans Will Not
in General Discussion

I have the 64bit RC installed. When I try to run Windows Fax and Scan, I get the following message: "Windows Fax and Scan cannot run as it cannot access your documents folder. Please ensure Windows Fax and Scan can access that folder." I would be happy to ensure that it could access that...
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 18:08.
Find Us