Changing Windows Desktop settings
The System Cleaner can remove files in the Recycle Bin and the traces of what files you recently opened or tried to locate in a search. While these history traces can be helpful, they also reveal your activity to other people using your computer. To maintain your privacy, you can remove all these traces.
To change Windows Desktop settings:
Open the main interface.
Click System Tools, the System Cleaner tab, then the Cleanup Settings link.
The System Cleaner Settings panel opens, with Windows Desktop highlighted on the left.
On the right side, click in the checkboxes to select or deselect items. Items with a checkmark will be cleaned. When you're done, click the Save All button.
The settings are described in the table below.
Windows Desktop cleanup options |
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Recycle Bin |
Removes all files from your Recycle Bin, which contains files you have deleted using Windows Explorer. When you delete a file, it is stored in the Recycle Bin until you empty it. You should periodically empty the Recycle Bin to preserve valuable disk space on your computer. |
Recent document history |
Clears the history of recently opened files, which is accessible from the Windows Start menu. (The cleanup does not delete the actual files.) |
Start Menu click history |
Clears the history of shortcuts to programs that you recently opened using the Start menu. |
Run history |
Clears the history of commands that you recently entered into the Run dialog, which is accessible from the Start menu. Note: After the cleanup, you may need to restart your computer to completely remove items from the Run dialog. |
Search history |
Clears the history of files or other information that you searched for on your computer. Your computer stores recent searches and displays them when you start entering a new search that starts with the same characters. You access the search (also called "find") from Windows Explorer or from your Start button. (The cleanup does not delete the actual files.) |
Start Menu order history |
Reverts the list of programs and documents in the Start menu back to alphabetical order, which is the default setting. After you run the cleanup, you must reboot your system for the list to revert back to alphabetical order. |