That's the way, I would reckon that there is also a lot of temporary junk on the system. I will clean that out with this small programme and then tidy away all the tools
Clear Cache/Temp FilesDownload
TFC by OldTimer to your desktop
- Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
- It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
- Click the Start button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two. Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
- Once it's finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.
THENI will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems
A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
Download and run
Delfix
: Keep Java Updated :WARNING: Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The
Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable
JavaSee
this article and
this article.
I would recommend that you completely uninstall
Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you
disable Java in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See
How to diasble Java in your web browser and
How to unplug Java from the browser)
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware
Malwarebytes.
Update and run weekly to keep your system clean
It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them
updated. To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this little guide
Best security practices Keep safe :wave:
