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The Windows Live Safety Center clean up scan will find obsolete temporary files and tell you if it’s time for you to clean up your hard disk. Removing these files not only clears up clutter on your PC, it can also help improve your computer’s performance. The clean up scan will also remove invalid registry items that can slow down your computer and cause error messages at startup.
The clean up scan will check your hard disk for unnecessary temporary files and make recommendations for which ones you should delete or compress. You can then choose to follow the recommendations or customize the clean up.
The clean up scan will also check your registry for stray data left behind by applications after they’re removed. These invalid items can be removed safely, allowing your computer to run more efficiently.
What the recommendations mean
If your hard disk contains any temporary files, you’ll see a yellow shield along with the amount of temporary files.
If the registry cleaner determines that you have invalid registry items to delete, it will create a system restore point and then allow you to choose to remove all the items the scanner finds or select items individually for removal.
How often should I do this?
We recommend a complete Windows Live Safety Center scan once a month, which includes the clean up scan. But if your computer is running slower than usual or doesn’t seem to be behaving, you might want to run the scanner sooner to free up hard disk space and help improve your computer’s performance.
For always-on security service, check out Windows Live OneCare (U.S. only), which provides a two-way firewall, virus protection, and monthly tune-ups for routine maintenance and optimal PC performance.
