One final thing to keep in mind is that your very first deep clean can take up to two hours, depending on how much history your system has accumulated. If the progress bar feels slow, that is normal.

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

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Protect your monitors and make scrolling much more pleasant by cleaning them regularly. This is how to clean a computer monitor without leaving streaks and smudges behind.