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FRANK06

FRANK06 Report 23 Nov 2009 16:32

Hi Susan,

As pointed out by ICP above, how to get CCleaner to keep special passwords, e-mail addresses.........

Open CCleaner then click on Options then Cookies.

Left hand shows cookies to delete, these will always be deleted.
Any cookies you want to keep, click on it then use the arrow in the middle to send it into the Right hand........Cookies to keep.
These will always be retained.

You can also left click on the cookie and hold down to drag it backwards or forwards.

Frank

Susan

Susan Report 23 Nov 2009 08:18

Hi

!! Congratulations !!
Fowlpest,I feel proud of myself too.

Thanks Sylvia the only pesty thing is I have to re entre my email add and password for Genes and Ancestry everytime I have a cleanout..
Catch you on the thread.
Suex

Patricia

Patricia Report 23 Nov 2009 07:10

Thank you everyone!
I have found out that I have automatic defragging! I think the chap who sold us the laptop installed it for us.
I have downloaded CClean and run it so I am feeling all fresh and clean now!

Pat

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 23 Nov 2009 03:57

I have Disc Cleanup with my windows, and try to do that at least every second night before closing down


That removes all temporay files, empties the Recycle Bin, etc etc .... there's a list of items that you can select


That is also in All Programs, Accessories, System Tools



but my computer has been set up so that a program I've used appears in the Start Program for about a week .... which means that programs I use regularly remain there so I don't have to keep searching for them!



sylvia

Susan

Susan Report 23 Nov 2009 01:34

Hi Everyone
Defraging all compleated also CC Cleaner done first.

''She says with a smile on her face''

I am getting more confident with my computer everyday,I have only had for Five years mind you,but I used to get others to do things for me, big mistake as I never learnt anything myself.

I am in the generation that never had Computers when I was young,it is hard learning it all at my age.
Thankyou all for your patience.
Regards Susan

FRANK06

FRANK06 Report 22 Nov 2009 12:07

http://www.filehippo.com

A site full of safe programs for a variety of work.
Below is CCleaner from above site.
Safe to use and I've never had a problem even as far back as Windows '98.
Now using Vista Premium.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 22 Nov 2009 12:06

CCleaner has a useful option which allows you to 'white label' cookies for the sites you use regularly. If you don't do this then you will find that your preferences have all gone when you next go back to that site after running a clean-up.

This was a problem someone had last week with Ancestry after upgrading their computer. The thought Ancestry had been changed - it hadn't. It was just that they no longer had their old cookies on their new PC.

To use this option on CCleaner

Click on Options, then Cookies.

You then have two lists, cookies to discard, cookies to keep. Make sure the ones for your favourite sites are in the keep list. You only need to do this s couple of times before running the cleaner of if you have started using new sites.

Get into the habit of running a clean every day. The main advantage is that is clears out your temp Internet files which in turn avoids many of the problems that members complain about i.e. not being to access web pages correctly, this is especially true of the GR tree, which won't load if your temp folder is clogged up.

The program also has other options such as allowing to manage startup, system restore and tools for removing unwanted programs.

Get it for free from the File Hippo site

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 22 Nov 2009 11:50

Fowlpest google CCleaner not CC Clean, slang name for it is C*** cleaner. A very useful little tool, but be careful with its use, very easy to delete things you may not want to.

Susan

Susan Report 22 Nov 2009 11:02

Hi Fowlpest

CC clean is a program on my computer to clean out cookies and unwanted files ,I think.
My son in law put it on for me,I can do that but have never until now Defraged my computer.
Who said the older generation can't keep up with the kids.

Maybe our many smart folks on here can explain it better to you.
Suex

Patricia

Patricia Report 22 Nov 2009 10:44

What is CC clean please?

Susan

Susan Report 22 Nov 2009 10:30

Hi
Thankyou Mayfield ,I have just Defraged my computer with your instructions .
I also worked it out how to do it with Keiths instructions.
I feel quite proud of myself.
I did CC clean first and it has compacted my disc a lot.
Many Thanks to everyone.
Suex

Mayfield

Mayfield Report 22 Nov 2009 10:07

Sorry I should have added that it should also work for XP

Regards
Mayfield

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 22 Nov 2009 10:04

For XP

Control Panel
Performance and Maintenance

then select the option called "Re-arrange items on your hard disk to make programs run faster.

Do be aware that a defrag will only speed up the time it takes to access files on your hard disk. So, if you regularly hear you disk whirring around all the time it might be worth doing. However, modern computers with multi gigabyte size drives are less likely to see any benefit than older ones with very small drives, unless you are in the habit of downloading and deleting large files on a regular basis.

De-fragging will not help slow internet access or problems arising from insufficient processing or memory capacity.

First run the program in Analyse mode - this will tell you if a de-frag is worth doing. If you are short on disk space, then you will be unable to defrag, so it is always worth doing a clean up first.

Mayfield

Mayfield Report 22 Nov 2009 09:57

Hi,
Just had a look on my laptop which is Vista.
Try, Start , All programs, Accessories, System tools, Disc drefragmenter.

Hope it works ok on yours.

Best wishes,
Mayfield

Susan

Susan Report 22 Nov 2009 09:29

Hi Everyone
Yes I had the same problem as fowlpest .
I could not find a tool tab to press,I have XP.
Can anyone helps us here.
Sue

Patricia

Patricia Report 22 Nov 2009 09:27

Hi
Just tried it on my computer and got as far as Properties but could not then find a tools tab! I have Vista.

Any tips please?

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 22 Nov 2009 06:44

Susan

If you haven't done it before .... it may well take a long time!!!


basically what happens is that whenever you open a file on your computer and add something to it, then save .................. it is saved anywhere there is space.


Think of it like taking a piece of paper out of a brown file in a file drawer and then replacing it in any old place where there is room.


When you Defrag, it searches for all these odd little bits and puts them all back together again





sylvia

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 22 Nov 2009 05:20

Glad to help, got to get ready for work myself now, our week-end is over here.

Susan

Susan Report 22 Nov 2009 05:16

Hi Keith

Yes I have watched it be done on my friends computer but I have not done it to mine Ever and my computer is 3yrs old so I think it may take a while to go through is this correct.
Again many Thanks for your help.
I don't know what I would do without the help I have received from Genes members,they have helped me learn all about the computer(except defraging of course).
Will have a go in 30 minutes waiting for visitors to !! Please Leave !!
Regards Susan

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 22 Nov 2009 05:05

I would do both, using CCleaner first as that will clear some bits out before Defrag.

Are you aware of what Defrag actually does?
It is not a spyware/virus cleaner, it takes the files and moves them on your disk into a continual "track" of data so it finds the file you are after quicker than if it had to search the whole disk.