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Contents

Acknowledgments

CHAPTER 1 Why Is My Computer All Gunked Up?

You Are Here! (But, Why?)

What the Experts Know

Understand How You Got So Gunked Up

Files Are Stored Everywhere

Temporary Files Aren’t So Temporary

Spam, Spam, Eggs, Bacon, and Spam!

Unwanted Software and Trialware

The Menu System Is Overrun

Low Hard Drive Space

Unorganized Data Files

Unorganized Web Favorites

Spyware, Adware, and Viruses

Configured Service Packs and Updates

Too Much Music, Photos, Media, and TV

Too Many Connected Devices

Are You Gunked Up?

Ready for Degunking?

CHAPTER 2 The Degunking 12-Step Program

The Strategy Behind Degunking

Important Questions to Ask Yourself

The Hard Disk and Default Folders

Programs and Services ...

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