Windows 10: cleaning up computer

Discus and support cleaning up computer in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My computer is running slow. Are Cleanup programs safe? Does removing broken registry keys, junk files and so forth help?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KimHolder, Sep 23, 2018.

  1. KIMHOLDER
    KimHolder Win User

    cleaning up computer


    My computer is running slow. Are Cleanup programs safe? Does removing broken registry keys, junk files and so forth help?

    :)
     
    KimHolder, Sep 23, 2018
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  2. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Sep 23, 2018
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  3. TOOTHLESS
    Toothless Win User
    Silent boot failure

    List your specs out and tell us each step in cleaning you did.
     
    Toothless, Sep 23, 2018
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  4. SWAT354
    swat354 Win User

    cleaning up computer

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    Thank you john for all of your help i decided to get the usb my computer came with and factory reset it i didnt have anything that personal or valueable so its ok thanks for the help though i appreciate it
     
    swat354, Sep 23, 2018
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