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Running a Disk Cleanup

windows 7, vista, and xp

After removing malware, it is recommended that you clean your computer using either CCleaner or Disk Cleanup.

To run a Disk Cleanup on your Windows 7, Vista, or XP computer:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Clean-up.
    Note: If you are using a Windows Vista computer, click My files only (see Figure 1).
     Figure 1
    Figure 1.
  2. Windows 7 or Vista (see Figure 2): Check Temporary Internet Files and Setup Log Files, then click OK.
    Windows XP: Check Temporary Files, then click OK.
     Figure 2
    Figure 2.
  3. Windows 7 or Vista: Click Delete Files (see Figure 3).
    Windows XP: Click Yes (see Figure 4).
     Figure 3   
    Figure 3.  

    Figure 4
    Figure 4.