PC Decrapifier

The PC Decrapifier  

 Is really a program designed to remove or uninstall a selected list of unwanted software in an unattended fashion. It may be used to clean off most on the annoying software that is commonly shipped with new Personal computers.

•  The PC Decrapifier comes with a wizard style interface to assist you choose and remove the garbage clogging up your personal computer.

• Nothing will likely be removed before you agree. You'll be shown some sort of checklist of recommendations 1st. You can even uncover the top applications other people remove.


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  You will be guided through the process with a "wizard" style series of questions. You will have the choice to pick and choose what you want to remove. It will not begin removing anything without prompting you first!
  
  
  
  Click the images below to see a screen shot of various parts of the process.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  Welcome

  
  

  
  From the welcome screen you can always check to make sure you're running the latest version of the PC Decrapifier.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  Create a Restore Point

  
  

  
  Next, you can create a restore point. This can be useful to recover from an unexpected error. Using a restore point won't bring back any programs that were accidentally removed, but can be useful for driver problems.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  

  

  Select Items

  
  

  
  Here's the list of items that the PC Decrapifier found on your computer that it knows something about. These are things that can be removed in an automated fashion that don't require you to click through a bunch of prompts.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  Additional Items

  
  Finally, here's a list of everything else on your PC. Did we miss anything? If so, select it here and the standard uninstaller will launch so that you can remove it. For these, you will see some prompts pop up asking you to confirm removal.
  
  
  

Windows Vista: Disable UAC

User Account Control

Windows UAC

(UAC) is a technology and security infrastructure introduced with Microsoft's Windows Vista.

It aims to enhance the security of Microsoft Windows by limiting software software to standard consumer privileges until an administrator authorizes a rise or elevation. In this way, only applications trusted from the user may receive admin privileges, and malware ought to be kept from compromising the operating system. In other words, a user account could possibly have administrator privileges assigned into it, but applications that the user runs do not inherit those privileges unless there're approved beforehand or the user explicitly authorizes it.

Windows UAC

1. Click on the Start Button   and click RUN.


2. In the RUN box type  msconfig  and click OK.


3. Click on the TOOLS tab and locate Disable UAP highlight it and click on LAUNCH button.


4. Click APPLY then OK.


5. If prompt to RESTART you may choose to restart now or later any time.


6. Finished.

ALTERNATE Version:

1. Click on the 
   Start Button    and go to the Control Panel.


2. In the Control Panel search box, search for "disable uac".


3. Click on Turn User Account Control (UAC) on or off.


4. Uncheck Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.


5. Click OK and you are finished.

Windows Vista: Disk Cleanup

Hard Drive Clean Up

If you wish to reduce the number of unnecessary files on the hard disk to take back disk space and help your pc run faster, use Hard disk drive Cleanup. It removes temporary files, empties the Recycling Bin, and removes a selection of system files and other items that you don't need.

1. Open Disk Cleanup by clicking the Start button ,
   clicking All
   Programs, clicking Accessories,
   clicking System
   Tools, and then clicking Disk Cleanup.


2. In the Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, choose whether you want to
   clean up your own files only or all of the files on the computer.  If you are prompted for an
   administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide
   confirmation.
   


3. If the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection dialog box appears, select the hard
   disk drive that you want to clean up, and then click OK.
   


4. Click the Disk Cleanup tab, and then select the check boxes
   for the files you want to delete.


5. When you finish selecting the files you want to delete, click OK, and then click Delete files to confirm the operation. Disk Cleanup
   proceeds to remove all unnecessary files from your computer.

Windows Vista: Hard Drive Defrag

Defragmenting your hard disk

Fragmentation tends to make your disk drive do extra work that could slow down your personal computer. Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data which means your hard disk can function more correctly. Disk Defragmenter runs using a schedule, but you may also defragment your disk drive manually.

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   Open Disk Defragmenter by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking System Tools, and then clicking Disk Defragmenter. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   
   


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   Click Defragment Now.
   
   

Disk Defragmenter might take from several minutes to a few hours to conclude, depending on the particular size and level of fragmentation of your disk drive. You can still use your pc during the defragmentation process.

Windows XP SP3

Windows XP SP3 is already installed?

• Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows XP.


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  Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
  
  
  If Service Pack 3 is listed in the System section, SP3 is already installed on your computer and you don't need to follow the instructions below.
  
  
  

1. Before you begin


2. Installing SP3 using Windows Update (recommended)


3. Manually installing SP3 using the Microsoft Download Center or a CD


4. Uninstalling SP3


5. Help stay safe and keep your computer up to date

Repair Network Connection

To attempt to automatically repair your network connection

1. 
   Click Start, and then click Control Panel.


2. 
   Under Pick a Category, click Network and Internet Connections.


3. 
   In the Network and Internet Connections window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Network Connections.
   
   
   
   


4. 
   Right-click your network connection, and then click Repair. If Repair is not available, make sure the network cable is connected and the network connection is enabled.
   
   
   
   


5. 
   Windows XP will attempt to repair your network connection. If it is unsuccessful, it will display a message describing the problem. After it is done, click Close.
   
   
   

Tip - Windows XP can fix most common configuration and software problems. However,Windows XP cannot fix problems with your modem or network. Windows XP also cannot fix hardware problems, such as a disconnected network cable or a faulty network card.

Windows XP Firewall

To verify that Windows Firewall is enabled

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   Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
   
   
   
   


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   In Control Panel, click Security Center.
   
   
   
   
   
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     If Windows Firewall shows On, you are protected.
     
     
     
   
   
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     If Windows Firewall shows OFF, it has been disabled.
   
   
   
   

Fore more information about Windows Firewall and how to use it visit the Microsoft Windows Firewall.