- What is my computer's hard drive?
- What are Junk Files, how did I get them, and what problems can they cause?
- How do I know if my computer has Junk Files?
- What is Disk Cleaner?
- Why do I need Disk Cleaner?
- Is it safe to download Disk Cleaner?
- Is it safe to delete Junk Files?
- How do I know I can trust Disk Cleaner?
- Should I take my computer to a repair shop?
- I already have anti-virus software. Why do I need Disk Cleaner?
- I have a new computer. Why do I need Disk Cleaner?
- How do I delete the detected Junk Files on my hard drive?
- I don't have a credit card. Can I order by mail?
- What if Disk Cleaner doesn't improve my computer?
What is my computer's hard drive?
Your hard drive is the physical magnetic storage device that holds the entire Windows operating system and most, if not all, of your files. Your hard drive is the "master storage unit" for the Windows operating system. Your computer's hard drive is one of the most important parts of your computer. The files stored on your hard drive affect every aspect of Windows and most of the programs you use. If your hard drive runs out of space, your computer may not be useable or even bootable.
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What are Junk Files, how did I get them, and what problems can they cause?
Through normal use of your computer, your hard drive can become cluttered with hundreds - or even THOUSANDS - of Junk Files. These Junk Files are created by Windows and other programs that write temporary files to your hard drive which they need to do in order to work. The problem is often times these Junk Files are left on your hard drive - even after they are no longer needed - and waste valuable disk space. Your hard drive has a limited amount of space (the space varies depending on the size of your particular disk). If you run out of hard drive space, your computer will not operate properly and may lockup, crash, or even fail to boot. For example, a lockup or crash could occur as Windows and other programs attempt to write their temporary files - as well as other data files - to your hard disk but there is no more room left. In addition, the more files you have on your hard drive, the more time it can take to access files. This is part of the reason the more data you have on your hard drive, the slower it is typically. Removing the Junk Files can reclaim hundreds - or even THOUSANDS - of megabytes of valuable space on your hard drive. This gives you more room for new programs as well as your data files (such as Word Processing, pictures, and videos) and helps avoid potential computer problems caused by low - or no - disk space.
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How do I know if my computer has Junk Files?
Simply use Disk Cleaner to scan your computer.
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What is Disk Cleaner?
Disk Cleaner is easy-to-use software that scans, identifies, and deletes the detected Junk Files on your computer's hard drive.
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Why do I need Disk Cleaner?
Cleaning your computer's hard drive is an important part of computer maintenance and will help to keep it running like new. For the same reason it is important to change the oil in your car to protect your engine, it is important to clean your hard drive to optimize its performance. The benefits of using Disk Cleaner include: Helps prevent potential computer problems caused by low - or no - disk space. Your hard drive has a limited amount of space (the space varies depending on the size of your particular disk). If you run out of hard drive space, your computer will not operate properly and may lockup, crash, or even fail to boot. For example, a lockup or crash could occur as Windows and other programs attempt to write their temporary files - as well as other data files - to your hard disk but there is no more room left. Helps you reclaim megabytes of valuable space on your hard drive. This gives you more room for new programs as well as your data files (such as Word Processing, pictures, and movies) and helps avoid potential computer problems caused by low - or no - disk space. May optimize your system performance. For example, accessing your files and folders becomes simpler and faster because there are fewer files to search through to find a given file or folder.
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Is it safe to download Disk Cleaner?
Disk Cleaner is a safe download that is digitally signed using a Verisign® certificate. Our pledge to you is that Disk Cleaner contains absolutely no spyware or third-party adware. You can uninstall Disk Cleaner at any time.
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Is it safe to delete Junk Files?
Disk Cleaner, by default, deletes Junk Files and sends them to the Window's Recycle Bin. This allows you to recover a file using the Recycle Bin's "Restore" feature if you need to.
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How do I know I can trust Disk Cleaner?
You can use Disk Cleaner with confidence because it was engineered by our computer expert who spent the last 15 years (of his 30-plus-year career in Information Technology) mastering the intricacies of Microsoft Windows. In fact, he's the author of over 10 computer books from major publishing companies. So, you don't have to worry about deleting important files.
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Should I take my computer to a repair shop?
If you are having problems with your computer, we recommend you try Disk Cleaner first before taking your computer to a repair shop. The reason is a qualified technician may charge you a high rate per hour for their time and cost you a small fortune. Plus, think about the privacy issues with giving your computer to a repairman. Do you really want a stranger to have unlimited access to your private computer files? Simply use Disk Cleaner to delete your detected Junk Files. It only takes five minutes and you may be able to solve your computer problems, if present, without the cost of an expensive repair man.
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I already have anti-virus software. Why do I need Disk Cleaner?
Anti-virus programs are designed with one purpose: to detect and remove computer "viruses". Disk Cleaner is designed with one purpose: to detect and remove Junk Files from your hard drive. The benefits of cleaning your hard drive include getting back your valuable disk space, speeding up access to your files and folders, and helping to prevent the computer problems caused by low - and no - disk space. So, Junk Files are a completely different problem than viruses. This means that your anti-virus software is not even looking for Junk Files on your hard drive! Which means even if you have the BEST anti-virus software in the world you can still have a problem with Junk Files on your hard drive. Here's a simple way to think about it: On the security side, it's a good idea to have an anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall program installed on your computer. On the junk removal and PC optimization side, it's a good idea to have a disk cleaner installed. So, even if you have an anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall program installed, you STILL can use Disk Cleaner to clean your hard drive.
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I have a new computer. Why do I need Disk Cleaner?
If your computer is new, you are probably wondering why you would have to clean its hard drive. It's already clean, isn't it? The simple answer is -- like many things in life -- nothing stays the same. Your hard drive may have been clean the day you bought your computer... But through the normal use of your computer, your hard drive can become cluttered with hundreds - or even THOUSANDS - of Junk Files. How does this happen? Junk Files are created by Windows and other programs that write temporary files to your hard drive which they need to do in order to work. The problem is often times these Junk Files are left on your hard drive - even after they are no longer needed - and waste valuable disk space. So what was once a clean hard drive can quickly become a cluttered hard drive. Even if your computer is so new that right now is the FIRST time you're ever using it, I bet you have a few Junk Files on it. And I'll bet you'll have more Junk Files next week and even more the week after. And that's why we created Disk Cleaner - for both computers OLD *and* NEW.
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How do I delete the detected Junk Files on my hard drive?
To get your Activation Key for Disk Cleaner, click the link below: https://www.safeappsoftware.com/dc/activate.asp
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I don't have a credit card. Can I order by mail?
No problem. Click the link below for instructions on ordering by mail: https://www.safeappsoftware.com/dc/mailorder.asp
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What if Disk Cleaner doesn't improve my computer?
If you don't immediately notice more free space on your hard drive... If accessing your files and folders is not immediately faster... Just let us know within 8 weeks and we'll give you a full refund!
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