The majority of computer users don't know a great deal about the technical aspects of computers. So when errors start appearing or things stop working, it can be quite difficult to try and fix them yourself. But there are software programs that can help depending on what problems you are suffering from. Free virus and spyware removal tools are the number one tools you should have. They will eliminate the majority of issues you can get.

There are other things you can do to help too. You should delete your temporary files on a regular occasion. These are files that your computer creates to use just once. Over time they build up and can not only slow down your computer but also slow down how long it takes your spyware program to perform a scan. You can perform a disk clean up at the same time.

It is quite easy to do this yourself:

1. Click on the Start button, then choose accessories.
2. Click on System Tools and then select Disk Clean Up
3. It will then start to work, so put your feet up for a few minutes!
4. Once it finishes, take a look at the files to determine whether they can be removed.

That is the easiest way to clean up your machine and remove files that are just taking up space.

If you don't already have a free virus and spyware removal package, you should search for one now. You may have to get a separate spyware program and separate anti virus program but it will be well worth it to keep yourself protected.