internet and recycle bin eraser

[andyparks]

i used to use webroot window washer but have found out from them its not compatible with windows 7..is there a programe like it that runs on windows 7 i dont want it to have a reg cleaner as i just want to wash the internet and recycle bin

 

[Jonathan_King]

You could try CCleaner and Eraser.

 

[andyparks]

im too scared to use c cleaner after what people say about messing up your pc

 

[Jonathan_King]

Don't worry about it. People say bad things about it because they delete everything it pulls up without reviewing them. However, I am not recommending running the cleaner. CCleaner has a function in it to erase empty space.

 

[andyparks]

what do i clean with it and what dont i clean

 

[Jonathan_King]

Under Options, at the bottom is an option to "Wipe free space drives". You can also use Eraser, which is designed for that task.

 

[andyparks]

im still to scared to use it

 

[Jonathan_King]

Whatever. I have used it, it works fine. Both CCleaner and Eraser.

 

[caxhatq]

Im soo laughing at this dude who thinks ccleaner will mess up his system, sure it can mess up a cpu if you use its registry cleaner but there is no other reason to be afraid of it's features because it does not automatically clean the registry and asks for a backup too so its not that much a SCARY program to use.

 

[rsvr85]

Im soo laughing at this dude who thinks ccleaner will mess up his system, sure it can mess up a cpu if you use its registry cleaner but there is no other reason to be afraid of it's features because it does not automatically clean the registry and asks for a backup too so its not that much a SCARY program to use.

Would you mind explaining how & why using the registry cleaner would mess up the CPU?

I've had major mishaps with CCleaner in the past and think andyparks is right to be cautious about using software he's not comfortable with.

For the record, I recommend CCleaner as a good tool to clean out your junk files. Leave the registry cleaner well alone though. And if you do fancy trying it, please create a restore point & backup the registry at least.