Despite the fact that doing a computer cleanup offers clear benefits, we have to think about the downsides before moving forward with the process. We must concede that our key files might be erased in error by the software we use or accidentally by the user. And cleaning out unwanted files takes time, mainly when cleaned by hand however software use will can consume time. But generally the risks are minimal if due care is taken and the benefits balance any of these negatives.

In the end there is a simple choice for hard disk cleanup; firstly you could delete files by hand, or there is software automation. Manual scanning means looking at each of the files and folders on the hard drive and choosing what files of the examined items are redundant, and deleting them in your own time. There is less chance of losing unwanted data than running a cleanup program but it can take some time. You can also make use of software tools that make delete/dont delete decisions based on fields which include file properties, last opened dates, etc. and make lists of files that is used to remove the files with minimal user interaction.