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How to Clean and Optimize Your Computer Without External Programs

Learn how to clean and optimize your computer without using external programs with this step-by-step tutorial. Improve your computer's performance by following these simple steps.

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to clean and optimize your computer without relying on external programs. To begin, press Windows + R and type '%temp%' to delete third-party junk files. Next, clear out system-generated files by typing 'temp' in the same window. Finally, access the Event Viewer by typing 'eventvwr' to identify and remove unnecessary files. By following these steps, you can enhance your computer's performance. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to clean and optimize a computer or laptop running Windows. It starts by explaining the process of emptying the recycle bin, deleting unnecessary files, and freeing up disk space. You will learn how to access the properties of the main disk and use the 'Liberar espacio' option to eliminate temporary files. Additionally, the tutorial covers utilizing the 'Limpiar archivos de sistema' button for further cleanup. It also includes instructions on cleaning Windows updates and Windows Defender data. The final steps involve confirming the deletion of files and waiting for the process to complete, resulting in a cleaner system and an empty recycle bin.

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00:00:00

Introduction to Computer Optimization Tutorial

The speaker welcomes viewers to a new video tutorial on cleaning, optimizing, and speeding up computers or laptops running Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7. The tutorial will demonstrate how to achieve these tasks without using any third-party programs.

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00:00:29

Accessing System Temporary Files

To access system temporary files, users can press the Windows key + R to open the 'Run' dialog box. Alternatively, they can search for 'Run' in the Windows search bar and enter the command '%temp%' to open the temporary files folder.

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00:01:25

Identifying and Deleting Junk Files

Within the temporary files folder, users can find junk files from third-party programs like Adobe Creative Cloud, Reik, and others. These files are unnecessary and occupy space on the computer. Users can select and delete these files to free up storage.

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00:03:01

Removing System-generated Junk Files

Users can access system-generated junk files by entering '%temp%' in the 'Run' dialog box. These files, created by the operating system, are also unnecessary and can be safely deleted to optimize the computer's performance.

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00:04:55

Clearing Junk Files

To start, open the system and type 'prefecto' to clear unnecessary junk files that occupy space on the computer. These files are generated by programs and can be deleted manually by selecting and deleting them.

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00:06:01

Accessing Event Viewer

To access the Event Viewer, open the Windows search bar and type 'eventvwr' or use the Command Prompt with administrative privileges. Alternatively, search for 'eventvwr' in the Run dialog box to open the Event Viewer.

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00:07:14

Clearing Windows Registry

Navigate to the Windows Registry, select 'Application', right-click, and choose 'Clear Registry' to delete unnecessary information. Repeat this process for 'Security', 'Setup', 'System', and 'Forwarded Events' to free up space.

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00:08:43

Emptying Recycle Bin

After clearing files, check the Recycle Bin to ensure deleted items are removed permanently. Empty the Recycle Bin to free up additional space on the computer.

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00:09:01

Optimizing Disk Space

To optimize disk space, open File Explorer, right-click on the main disk (e.g., C:), select 'Properties', and click on 'Disk Cleanup' to remove unnecessary files and free up storage.

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00:09:38

Disk Cleanup Process Initiation

To initiate the disk cleanup process, click on the 'Liberar espacio' button. The system will calculate and show that it can free up to 44.7 gigabytes of space on the disk. It provides a list of files that can be deleted, along with the respective space each file occupies.

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00:10:00

File Deletion Options

Within the disk cleanup process, options like temporary internet files occupying 1.17 gigabytes can be selected for deletion. Users are advised to mark all junk files for deletion, except for important files in the 'Descargas' (Downloads) and 'Papelera de reciclaje' (Recycle Bin) folders.

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00:11:02

Finding More Junk Files

To find more junk files, users can click on the 'Limpiar archivos de sistema' (Clean system files) button. This action will prompt a system scan to identify additional unnecessary files that can be deleted.

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00:11:38

Additional Space Cleanup Options

After the system scan, new options for cleanup are presented, such as cleaning Windows Update files and Windows Defender antivirus data. Users can mark these options for deletion, along with other system files, ensuring to exclude important files in the 'Descargas' and 'Papelera de reciclaje' folders.

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00:12:08

Finalizing Cleanup Process

Once all cleanup options are selected, users can click on the 'Aceptar' (Accept) button to confirm deletion. After confirming, the system will proceed to permanently delete the selected files, freeing up disk space.

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00:12:28

Completion of Cleanup Process

Upon completion of the cleanup process, the system will automatically close the cleanup window. Checking the 'Papelera de reciclaje' (Recycle Bin) will show it empty, indicating successful deletion of unnecessary files.

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00:13:02

Conclusion of Tutorial

The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of how to clean, optimize, and speed up a computer or laptop running Windows 10, 8, or 7. Viewers are encouraged to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.

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