If you use a Microsoft Windows computer you know it is getting slower and slower each day that you use it. The more you install and update and remove software the registry which is a large of database of computer settings becomes more corrupted and overloaded. Other changes to your computer such as the last size of that browser window also make changes to the registry.
A good preventative measure is to use a program such as Ccleaner, which cleans your Windows registry and much more. The much more includes removing personal and hard drive clogging data from your web browsers. Can Ccleaner bring back a sick computer? It is possible, but far from a guarantee. After a certain amount of time Windows just needs to be reinstalled. More about that in a moment.
Ccleaner can keep your well running computer to continue to run well. The best parts are that the software is free, it does not break things, and it does not contain spyware or adware. It is coded and maintained by a firm called Piriform based in London, England. They seem to solely depend financially on the kindness of strangers. They prominently accept donations on the software distribution web sites.
Using Ccleaner is straightforward and easy. You simply download from the site, install it on your Windows computer, and run it. It does not ask too many advanced questions, but it does give you options as to what you would like to delete or repair.
Back to how long your Windows computer can run. That is up to you and your users. If a computer is locked down to not allow any software installation and you run good virus and malware protection it could last years. I have seen Windows computers that have been used daily for five years that are still running very well. I have also seen computers where the user ran as an administrator and had an affinity for toolbars struggle to boot in 4-minutes after just three days of usage. We will delve into this more in coming posts.