How Do You Clean Up A Hard Drive On A Compaq Laptop?
No one sets out to clutter their hard drive with unnecessary files and applications. Over time; though, this happens. To keep your Compaq laptop running at optimal performance, you must “clean up” the hard drive at least every two months. Cleaning a hard drive equals spring cleaning for your hard drive. You’ll be able to find your files and applications easier and your computer will operate faster. If you create a regular cleaning routine, cleaning your Compaq laptop hard drive will take only 10-15 minutes every few months. Uninstall applications you no longer need. Go to “Start — Control Panel — Add/Remove Programs” and select each program you want to uninstall and press “Uninstall.” Don’t restart your computer until you’ve deleted all the applications you want. Remove old files, folders, and shortcuts. If you no longer need certain files, such as receipts for online purchases, delete them. You can free up space on your hard drive by deleting files you no longer need. If you have an