March 2011
Intermediate to advanced
336 pages
8h 42m
English
Overview
Restore your Windows 7 PC to peak performance!
Degunking Windows 7 is the fast, affordable way to keep your computer running quickly and efficiently. Over time, Windows PCs can slow down due to unnecessary programs, files, errors, and other "gunk." This book's proven Degunking 12-Step Program shows you how to organize your hard disk, load and run only the programs and processes you need, and restore the speed, responsiveness, and reliability your PC had when it was brand new. This do-it-yourself guide puts the practical information the expert PC technicians know directly into your hands, saving you lots of time and money!
Degunking Windows 7 shows you how to:
- Remove unwanted data and programs
- Organize your file system
- Unclutter your desktop, start menu, and taskbar
- Optimize your hard drive
- Tune up and secure Internet Explorer
- Organize your email
- Secure your computer
- Clean up and secure your network
- Fix problems with media
- Optimize syncing
- Resolve lingering software and hardware issues
- Back up precious files
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