Tech Tip of the Day: How to use CCleaner to safely clean your Windows OS Computer’s Registry

Description: This article outlines the process of using CCleaner to safely clean your Windows OS Computer’s registry.

Background: CCleaner is a "Freemium" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemium) utility that helps users safely and efficiently remove unused files from their computers. It is available as a free download at Piriform’s website (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download) for the Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 operating systems, including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Note: This article assumes you have previously installed the "Freemium" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemium) utility CCleaner by Piriform. If you do not already have this program installed on your computer, please download and install it before continuing onward by using the following guide: How to Download and Install CCleaner on Your Windows OS Computer

1. Open CCleaner by left clicking on the Start Button » left clicking on All Programs » left clicking on the CCleaner Folder » left clicking on the CCleaner Link from the Programs List.
   
   


2. Left Click on the Registry Tab on the left side of the Piriform CCleaner Window.
   
   


3. Ensure that all of the Registry Cleaner Options are Checked, and left click on the "Scan for Issues" Button in the bottom right of the Piriform CCleaner Window to begin scanning for registry issues.
   
   


4. Left click on the "Fix selected issues" Button on the bottom right of the Piriform CCleaner Window.
   
   


5. Left click on the "Yes" Button at the bottom of the CCleaner Window that appears.
   
   


6. Left Click on the "Save" Button at the bottom right of the Save As Window to save the backup of changes to the registry.
   
   


7. Left Click on the "Fix All Selected Issues" Button within the Piriform CCleaner Window.
   
   


8. Left Click on the "Close" Button when all of the issues have been fixed.
   
   


9. Restart Your Computer to complete the process.

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How to Download and Install CCleaner on Your Windows OS Computer

Description: This article outlines the process of downloading and installing CCleaner on your Windows OS computer.

Background: CCleaner is a "Freemium" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemium) utility that helps users safely and efficiently remove unused files from their computers. It is available as a free download at Piriform’s website (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download) for the Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 operating systems, including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

1. Go to the CCleaner Download Page by Clicking on the following Link: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
   • Alternatively, you can open the CCleaner Download Page in Your Computer’s Default Web Browser by Pressing the "+ Win" and "R" Keys simultaneously on your Keyboard to open a "Run" Prompt, Typing or Copy/Pasting the above URL in the "Open:" Field and Clicking on the "OK" Button.
     
     
   
   
2. Click on one of the Download Links for the Free version of the software as Highlighted in the image below.
   
   
   
   
   • This Tutorial assumes you have Clicked on the "Download from Piriform" Link.
3. The Download should Start Automatically.
   • If the Download does not Start within 15 Seconds, Click on "please click on this download link" to start the Download.
     
     
   
   
   • Depending on your Browser, you may need to click "Download File..." from the bar that appears at the top or "Keep" or "Download" at the bottom of your browser to begin downloading the file.
     
     
     
     
   
   
4. Open the File when the Download completes.
   • Click "Yes" on the User Account Control Window if one appears.
5. Select your Language and Click on the "OK" Button to continue.
   
   


6. Click on the "Next " Button to continue.
   
   


7. Click on the "I Agree" Button to continue.
   
   


8. Select the Install Options you prefer and click on the "Next" Button to continue.
   
   


9. Choose whether or not to Install the Google Toolbar along with CCleaner and Click on the "Install" Button to continue.
   
   
   
   
   • The Google Toolbar is Bundled Software. It is considered Safe to use, but it is Not Required.
10. Click on the "Finish" Button to complete the Installation.
    
    

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