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:
- 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. - 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. - Windows 7 or Vista: Click Delete Files (see Figure 3).
Windows XP: Click Yes (see Figure 4).
Figure 3.

Figure 4.