{"id":217424,"date":"2021-04-02T13:40:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T10:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/"},"modified":"2021-04-02T13:40:27","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T10:40:27","slug":"10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"#10 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Windows PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29815260c45\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Uninstall_Applications_That_You_Dont_Use\" >Uninstall Applications That You Don\u2019t Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Remove_Browser_Extensions_That_You_Dont_Need\" >Remove Browser Extensions That You Don\u2019t Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Tweak_Your_Startup_Programs\" >Tweak Your Startup Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Organize_Your_Desktop_and_Files\" >Organize Your Desktop and Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Clean_up_Your_Taskbar_and_Start_Menu\" >Clean up Your Taskbar and Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Tidy_up_Your_Browser_and_Its_Bookmarks\" >Tidy up Your Browser and Its Bookmarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Run_Disk_Cleanup_to_Free_up_Space\" >Run Disk Cleanup to Free up Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Dust_out_Your_PC\" >Dust out Your PC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Falcon_Dust-Off_Electronics_Duster\" >Falcon Dust-Off Electronics Duster<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Clean_Your_Dirty_Keyboard_Monitor_and_More\" >Clean Your Dirty Keyboard, Monitor, and More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-windows-pc\/#Optional_Consider_%E2%80%9CResetting%E2%80%9D_Windows_10\" >Optional: Consider \u201cResetting\u201d Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#10 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Windows PC&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-721604 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-laptop.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A laptop sitting on a table outside on a sunny day.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/laptop-coffee-outdoor-office-266758805\" data-credittext=\"Leigh Prather\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/laptop-coffee-outdoor-office-266758805\">Leigh Prather\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget your computer when you\u2019re <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/t\/springcleanchallenge\/\">spring cleaning all your things<\/a>. From the software to the hardware, there are some easy ways to get your Windows 10 laptop or desktop tidied up and running in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_Applications_That_You_Dont_Use\"><\/span>Uninstall Applications That You Don\u2019t Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This tip may seem obvious, but it\u2019s a good place to start. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s that you install add startup programs or background system services that make your PC take longer to boot and that use resources in the background. Some programs clutter File Explorer\u2019s context menus with options. Others\u2014especially PC <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s\u2014can just use a lot of disk space.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s fine if you use these applications and find them beneficial, but it\u2019s easy to install a large number of applications and find yourself not using them at all. To clean things up, uninstall the applications that you don\u2019t use.<\/p>\n<p>On Windows 10, you can head to Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Apps &amp; Features to see a list of applications that you can uninstall. You can also access the traditional \u201cUninstall or change a program\u201d pane in the classic Control Panel.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019re going through the list, remember that certain programs in it are \u201cdependencies\u201d that other programs need. For example, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll see a number of \u201cMicrosoft Visual C++ Redistributable\u201d items here. You\u2019ll want to leave those installed.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know what a program is or what it does, perform a web search for it. You might find that the program is a necessary and useful utility for your PC\u2019s hardware, for example.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Get to the Old Uninstall Programs Panel on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Browser_Extensions_That_You_Dont_Need\"><\/span>Remove Browser Extensions That You Don\u2019t Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Browser extensions are similar to apps. It\u2019s easy to install a bunch and find yourself not using them. However, browser extensions can slow down your web browsing, and most of them have access to everything you do in your browser. This makes them a security and privacy risk, especially if they\u2019re created by a company or individual you don\u2019t trust.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve installed the official browser extension made by the password manager company that you already trust, that\u2019s one thing. But if you\u2019ve installed a small extension that provides an occasionally useful function, and it\u2019s been made by\u00a0some unknown individual\u2014well, maybe you\u2019re better off without it installed.<\/p>\n<p>Go through your web browser\u2019s installed extensions and remove ones that you don\u2019t use\u2014or trust.\u00a0 In Google Chrome, for example, click menu &gt; More Tools &gt; Extensions to find them. In Mozilla Firefox, click menu &gt; Add-ons. In Microsoft Edge, click menu &gt; Extensions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Did You Know Browser Extensions Are Looking at Your Bank Account?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tweak_Your_Startup_Programs\"><\/span>Tweak Your Startup Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend uninstalling programs that you don\u2019t need and aren\u2019t using. But you may sometimes want to leave a program installed while preventing it from launching at startup. Then you can launch the program only when you need it. This can speed up your boot process and clean up your system tray or notification area.<\/p>\n<p>To find the Startup Program controls on Windows 10, right-click your taskbar and select \u201cTask Manager\u201d (or press Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click the \u201cStartup\u201d tab\u2014and if you don\u2019t see it, click \u201cmore Details\u201d first. (You can also find a similar tool at Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Startup.)<\/p>\n<p>Disable any programs that you don\u2019t want running at boot. Many of them will not be necessary. Bear in mind that this may impact functionality\u2014for example, if you choose not to run Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox at boot, then they won\u2019t launch and synchronize your files automatically. You will have to open them after your computer\u2019s startup process is complete for that to happen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Manage Startup Applications in Windows 8 or 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organize_Your_Desktop_and_Files\"><\/span>Organize Your Desktop and Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-721608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/empty-desktop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A clean, empty Windows 10 desktop and taskbar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Spring cleaning isn\u2019t just about making your PC run faster. It\u2019s also about making you faster at using it. Having a properly organized file structure will make it easier for you to find the files that you need without the files you don\u2019t need getting in the way.<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning up your messy desktop is a big part of that. And if you don\u2019t want to clean up your desktop, consider just hiding your desktop icons, which you can do easily by right-clicking your desktop and unchecking View &gt; Show desktop icons.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, consider opening File Explorer and organizing your personal files and folders. There\u2019s a good chance that your Downloads folder, in particular, needs a cleanup\u2014or just some quick deleting of old downloads that you no longer need. Whichever folders you use frequently, consider pinning them to the Quick Access sidebar in File Explorer for easier access to your stuff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How To Organize Your Messy Windows Desktop (And Keep It That Way)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_up_Your_Taskbar_and_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Clean up Your Taskbar and Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, consider pruning or reorganizing your taskbar icons. If your taskbar is full of icons for applications that you don\u2019t need, unpin them by right-clicking them and selecting \u201cUnpin from Taskbar.\u201d Rearrange them with drag-and-drop to reposition them wherever you like on the taskbar.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at customizing your Start menu, too. Windows 10\u2019s default Start menu is packed with shortcut tiles that you probably don\u2019t use. If you\u2019ve never customized it, now is a good time to ensure that only the programs you actually use are pinned to its tiles area.<\/p>\n<p>And while you\u2019re at it, you might have a variety of programs running in the background that have a system tray icon. You can hide notification area icons with a quick drag-and-drop, leaving the program running while getting the icon off your taskbar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>10 Ways to Customize the Windows 10 Start Menu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tidy_up_Your_Browser_and_Its_Bookmarks\"><\/span>Tidy up Your Browser and Its Bookmarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You probably spend a lot of time in your computer\u2019s web browser. If you use its bookmarks feature, consider taking some time to reorganize your bookmarks in a way that makes sense.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easiest to do this from your browser\u2019s bookmarks manager rather than fiddling with the bookmarks toolbar. In Google Chrome, click menu &gt; Bookmarks &gt; Bookmark Manager to launch it. Consider backing up your bookmarks before continuing, in case you want them again in the future. We\u2019ve got a lot of tips for decluttering your bookmarks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Declutter Your Web Browser Bookmarks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Disk_Cleanup_to_Free_up_Space\"><\/span>Run Disk Cleanup to Free up Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to clean up some temporary files and free up some disk space, try using the Disk Cleanup tool built into Windows. On Windows 10, open the Start menu, search for \u201cDisk Cleanup\u201d using the search box, and click \u201cDisk Cleanup\u201d to launch it. Click the \u201cClean up system files\u201d button to ensure that you\u2019re cleaning up both your Windows user account\u2019s files and system-wide files.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on how long it\u2019s been since you last ran this tool, you may be able to free up gigabytes of unnecessary files\u2014for example, files related to old Windows Updates. Look carefully through the list of things that Disk Cleanup plans to delete to ensure that the tool doesn\u2019t delete anything you want to keep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Is It Safe to Delete Everything in Windows&#8217; Disk Cleanup?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dust_out_Your_PC\"><\/span>Dust out Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-721609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dusty-fan.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A dusty fan inside a PC's case.\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dust-on-computer-pc-processor-cooler-617988500\" data-credittext=\"MelnikovSergei\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dust-on-computer-pc-processor-cooler-617988500\">MelnikovSergei\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have a desktop PC, you should be opening it regularly and giving it a quick dust. (Be sure to turn the PC off first!) Dusting your laptop may also be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Dust often builds up in your PC\u2019s fans and in other components, reducing their cooling effectiveness. As a result, your PC may run hotter, or at least, the fan will have to work harder to provide the same amount of cooling.<\/p>\n<p>While you don\u2019t have to go crazy in\u00a0thoroughly cleaning every part of your PC, we do recommend powering off your PC and cleaning it with compressed air (like\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dust-Off-Electronics-Compressed-Improved-Version\/dp\/B07QJY6MKD\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Falcon Dust-Off<\/a>\u00a0or a similar brand). Never use a vacuum for this!<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nAn Essential Tool<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QJY6MKD?tag=reviewgeek-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51FnDPWGfQL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Falcon Dust-Off Electronics Duster\" aria-label=\"Shop for Falcon Dust-Off Electronics Duster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QJY6MKD?tag=reviewgeek-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falcon_Dust-Off_Electronics_Duster\"><\/span>Falcon Dust-Off Electronics Duster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Compressed air provides a great, safe way to clean dust out of the inside of your PC. It can also help when cleaning other components, such as your keyboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How To Thoroughly Clean Your Dirty Desktop Computer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Your_Dirty_Keyboard_Monitor_and_More\"><\/span>Clean Your Dirty Keyboard, Monitor, and More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dust on the inside of your PC can affect performance and cooling. But there\u2019s probably dust elsewhere, too: on the screen of your computer\u2019s monitor, in between the keys on your keyboard, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Spring cleaning is a great time to do a nice, deep clean. To clean your monitor, all you really need is a standard microfiber cloth, the same kind you\u2019d use to wipe a pair of eyeglasses.<\/p>\n<p>To deep-clean your keyboard, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly remove the keys and use compressed air or a vacuum to clear out the accumulated debris.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got tips for cleaning all your other PC peripherals, too. You can buy a wide variety of different <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/16544\/10-products-for-cleaning-your-gross-laptop-and-phone\/\">products that promise to help speed up the cleaning process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Clean and Disinfect All Your Gadgets<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optional_Consider_%E2%80%9CResetting%E2%80%9D_Windows_10\"><\/span>Optional: Consider \u201cResetting\u201d Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s end with a geeky tip: If you feel like you want to start off with a fresh, clean Windows installation, consider resetting Windows 10. Don\u2019t confuse this with rebooting your PC\u2014it\u2019s more like a factory reset on other devices.<\/p>\n<p>In Windows 10, \u201cresetting\u201d Windows is similar to reinstalling it. You\u2019ll get a factory-default environment, without the programs you\u2019ve installed and the settings you\u2019ve changed. You can then start fresh. (You can choose to keep your personal files while going through the reset process.)<\/p>\n<p>While resetting Windows, you can choose to perform a \u201cFresh Start,\u201d which will actually erase any manufacturer-installed bloatware and give you a fresh, straight-from-Microsoft Windows 10 system. If your PC came with a lot of manufacturer-installed junk, this is a great option to try.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> If you try this, you should be aware that afterward, you\u2019ll have to spend time reinstalling your software and configuring Windows 10 the way you like it. Also, we recommend backing up your files before going through this process, just in case: The reset process can keep your files if you select the correct options, but it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. It\u2019s always best to have an up-to-date backup at all times.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Don\u2019t want a fresh Windows installation? Skip this step! If you followed our other tips, your PC should be spruced up already.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Windows 10&#8217;s &#8220;Fresh Start&#8221; on the May 2020 Update<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Now your PC is tidied up and ready to go. Why not spring-clean everything else? 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