We're Running Leaner and Cleaner

Even though our computers are less than a month old, there is still occasional maintenance that needs to be done. Today was one of those maintenance days, where some small changes had to be made and programs had to be run to ensure that the computers keep running like new.

The first of these programs is CC Cleaner, a program that clears out and deletes things like Internet Caches and histories. Basically, CC Cleaner deletes all of the old files Windows keeps sitting around. CC Cleaner was run on all of the computers, and cleared out anywhere from 400-600 megabytes of space on each!

Above: CC Cleaner in action, cleaning out unused files

The next bit of maintenance that needed to be done involved virus and spy-ware removal. We used the program Malware Bytes Anti-Malware to scan all of the computers for any signs of viruses, ad-ware or spy-ware, things no one wants to find on their computer.

Luckily, the computers were clean for the most part, save for one that was infected with bunches of spy-ware, likely due to unauthorized downloads and Internet toolbars. The offending files were removed, and all of the computers are now clean.

Above: Malware Bytes showing us what we want to see: 0 infected files!

A tip for any Internet surfers: watch what you download. Many programs like free games or music come packaged with toolbars that are filled with ad-ware or spy-ware. When installing something, take the time to actually read the print instead of just hitting "next" over and over again.

After today's updates, the computers should be running even faster and safer than ever before!

Downloads:

• Malware Bytes
• CC Cleaner