Windows 10: Clean Computer of on used files

Discus and support Clean Computer of on used files in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; What is best way to get rid of unused files,seems like a lot of stuff is left after a program delete. Will CCleaner work good for this? Thanks Z 48618 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by zplugger, Apr 27, 2016.

  1. zplugger Win User

    Clean Computer of on used files


    What is best way to get rid of unused files,seems like a lot of stuff is left after a program delete. Will CCleaner work good for this?

    Thanks Z

    :)
     
    zplugger, Apr 27, 2016
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  2. Cyndiloob Win User

    Can't find files I used to have on my computer

    After I installed Windows 10 (which did go without a hitch), I lost files. I had accounts called Administrator, Cyndi and Gabbi. I always logged on as Administrator and had files saved on my PC under that account. Now, it only lets me log on as Cyndi
    or Gabbi and I can't find my files. How do I get them back?
     
    Cyndiloob, Apr 27, 2016
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  3. Can't find files I used to have on my computer

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

    Sorry to know that you are facing this issue.

    You may sign out from the current user account, restart the computer and login to the computer as admin to check if that helps.

    You can use the search box on the Start menu to find files, folders and programs stored on your computer.
    You're often likely to be looking for a file that you know is in a particular folder or library, such as Documents or Pictures. Browsing for the file might mean looking through hundreds of files and subfolders. To save time and effort, use the
    search box at the top of the open window.

    On the Start screen, you can tap or click the
    Search button to open Search. Or if you have a keyboard, just start typing.

    You can press the Windows logo key +S to open Search. To search for a file on your PC or OneDrive, press the Windows logo key +F. And to search for settings on your PC, press the Windows logo key +W.

    Refer to this article to know more.

    How to search:
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/search-apps-files-settings

    Reply with the status of the issue and we will be glad to offer our assistance.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Apr 27, 2016
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Clean Computer of on used files

    Uninstalling programs? Note that cleaning up AFTER you've uninstalled the program is a different matter.

    I like Geek uninstaller (free) which does a pretty quick scan of leftovers after deletion. It also is fast to launch, listing all installed faster than Win 10's list.

    Revo uninstaller is the best known - free and commercial.
    Comparison here:
    Revo Uninstaller - compare prices & features

    Note the forced uninstall- where the uninstaller is broken, or maybe there are partial elements of the program remaining, and the monitoring mode.

    I've not used Ccleaner to uninstall programs, but it doesn't seem to offer a scan according to this:
    Piriform - Uninstalling programs
     
    dalchina, Apr 27, 2016
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  5. zplugger Win User
    Thanks will give it a try
     
    zplugger, Apr 27, 2016
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  6. CCleaner is great for cleaning up the registry after uninstalling a program, but it doesn't help with orphan files left behind. It's a great tool, but you'd likely need something else such as what was suggested. Using something like Revo, and then CCleaner would grab everything (in theory) left behind.
     
    DeaconFrost, Apr 5, 2018
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