Windows 10: Cleaning up my PC

Discus and support Cleaning up my PC in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi All,I have an old, but functioning, all in one Lenovo PC. It does what I need it to do, but it is getting slower. I'd like to clean it up, but I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by NickSellick, Sep 30, 2022.

  1. NICKSELLICK
    NickSellick Win User

    Cleaning up my PC


    Hi All,I have an old, but functioning, all in one Lenovo PC. It does what I need it to do, but it is getting slower. I'd like to clean it up, but I don't know what I can safely delete, whether it is worth buying a clean up tool, where to go to find issues, etc.Can anyone offer some advice?I am not particulalry tech minded, so fairly straight forward options would be appreciated.CheersNick

    :)
     
    NickSellick, Sep 30, 2022
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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 30, 2022
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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 30, 2022
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  4. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User

    Cleaning up my PC

    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Sep 30, 2022
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