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Title: Get rid of my junk files
Post by: Darako18 on January 20, 2019, 05:14:34 AM

I analyzed my computer after installing Avast on it. It says that i have performance problems and it slows down my pc. It's written i have around 23 GB of junk files but it doesn't tell me what they are or where they are located. I can't bye Avast cleanup premium but i really need to get rid of these files. What can i do?

Title: Re: Get rid of my junk files
Post by: Asyn on January 20, 2019, 08:44:21 AM

You can use CCleaner, it's free.

Title: Re: Get rid of my junk files
Post by: bob3160 on January 20, 2019, 04:28:29 PM

Quote from: Asyn on January 20, 2019, 08:44:21 AM

You can use CCleaner, it's free.

https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/download/portable

Title: Re: Get rid of my junk files
Post by: Darako18 on January 21, 2019, 04:07:14 AM

I already have it but it doesn't work, here's a screenshot i took 1 min after using CCleaner

Title: Re: Get rid of my junk files
Post by: rocksteady on January 21, 2019, 06:14:41 PM

I guess from your OP that you are using Avast Free version.
I would not get too excited about Avast reporting numerous junk files as part of their campaign to get you to purchase their Cleanup paid for component, especially if you have used CCleaner.
I would de-select the "Cleanup" item from your list of installed Avast components, by going to Menu>Settings>Troubleshooting>Add/Modify Components. Then untick "Cleanup" component from the list.

Title: Re: Get rid of my junk files
Post by: bob3160 on January 21, 2019, 07:42:02 PM

Quote from: rocksteady on January 21, 2019, 06:14:41 PM

I guess from your OP that you are using Avast Free version.
I would not get too excited about Avast reporting numerous junk files as part of their campaign to get you to purchase their Cleanup paid for component, especially if you have used CCleaner.
I would de-select the "Cleanup" item from your list of installed Avast components, by going to Menu>Settings>Troubleshooting>Add/Modify Components. Then untick "Cleanup" component from the list.

Unless you intend to pay for that component, I would uninstall it. :)