if you just want to clean temp files etc or wipe over free space try East-Tec Eraser Lite or Suredelete

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hi,

 

Thanks for that - do you have a likn for them/ or where would i be able to download them from without the threat of a virus??

do a google for them lol have a anti virus .... why would you be getting virus's off them? lol

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CCleaner is another good one . . just don't use the registry cleaning utility. . .

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@nadmaj wrote:

HI

 

I am looking for a hard drive cleaner programme which i want to download. can someone please recommend me a good one. I've had a quick look on download.com and seen a few but not sure if they are any good.

Thanks in advance

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Used properly, XP doesn't need any cleaner programs, and as noted by another responder, you should not use ANY registry cleaner.  Running disk cleanup is adequate.

Not me . . but tech support forums are full of posting from folks who "fixed" their registries only to find out it was fixe the same way you "Fix" a puppy. 

I have the correct listings on how to use the registry part of ccleaner on my website http://www.freewebs.com/gmanson. I'll post it.

CCleaner -(Please only check these for the Issues Section Under Registry Integrity- Missing Shared DLLs, Applications, Fonts, Application Paths, Help Files, Obsolete Software, Run At Startp, Start Menu Ordering, MUI Cache, And all FI. Make a backup only if you feel neccesary but it would be wise to do that. If you feel you do not need to make a backup and feel sure that you do not need a backup please feel free to not make once as doing this may help or not help you.-In settings try to have it on NSA 7 passes.

I usually dont bother by making a backup as it could be malware. Also if you have the process under the task manger nvsvc its a program worm. Delete it by deleting the file in windows\system32 folder.

Also try this program or buy it.

http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/

Guide to help and learn from for it.

http://www.winguides.com/article.php?id=1&page=1&guide=registry