Finally, you can forget those other cleanup programs. If you’re a Windows user, it’s always nice to clean out the temporary and other unneeded files to regain hard drive space. Sometimes cleaning out can even help speed up your computer a bit.
In the past, you either had to use the Cleanup that was built-in to Windows (see my video HERE.) or you would get a third-party app. Many people use CCleaner for this purpose but there are lots of other programs, too. Unfortunately, not all of these programs are safe to use.
Microsoft Responds
Microsoft has finally responded to people’s desire to clean up their computers. They have a new app that you can get from the Microsoft Store. It’s called “Microsoft PC Manager.”
The Good News – Why You Can Forget Those Other Cleanup Programs
The good news about this app is that it doesn’t just clean up temporary and unneeded files. It does lots more. You can use it to perform a health check of your computer, check what programs are starting up at bootup, and you can use it to perform a taskbar repair. Actually, there are more things you can do and I’ll be uploading a video showing you everything later this week. If you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel or you follow me on X, you’ll get a notice of when the video is available.
Just to get you started before the video is posted, just do the following:
- Open the Microsoft Store.
- In the search bar at the top of the store, search for Microsoft PC Manager.
- When it appears, download and install it.
- The app will stay in the icon area in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. You may need to click the UP arrow to see it.
- When it’s open, look at the area that tells you how many temporary files you have. (Make sure you’re on the HOME tab located on the left.)
- Click the Boost button.
- Viola! Your temporary files are gone!
Again, you’ll learn more in the video but this will get you started! Have fun!