Computer clean up......

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 16:59

Which is the best programme to use? My desktop seems to be a bit slower than normal.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:16

my advice is just do a fresh install commercial progs seem to make it go even slower and might delete some of your important stuff before you do an install make sure you back up everything you want

compass


Joined: 27/02/2009
Posts: 208

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:18

Down a free bit of software called "Ccleaner" It's great and safe and very fast.



I've used it for a couple of years and you'll notice a difference.



compass

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:19

Definately the best 'clean up' is a reinstall or reset to 'factory settings' if your machine comes with the necessary for such a 'reset' in my opinion. You may be able to claw back some 'speed / performance' using registry cleaners and other such programs but none will give the same results as a fresh install / factory reset.

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:21

Also worth checking the hard drive for fragmentation , especially if you using XP, as XP tends not to defrag automaticaly by default, where as vista and 7 do tend to.

araneae


Joined: 24/06/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:29

Advanced system pro care is a free download available on some sites .



email me for where you can get it. araneae@hotmail.co.uk

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:42

Aranae, you can find sites that allow you to download this product for free, or torrents of 'free' versions, but the product is not free, beyond an intal trial period. Any site offering it for free is 'stealing' it. I am not making any moral judgment about using such software, but its not right to label the prodcut as 'free' when it is not in fact free. There are genuinely free programs out there and then there are 'hacked' versions of pay software. Any such 'hacked' version comes with a degree of risk that is not the same if you buy the software, or if it is genuinely 'freeware'. Just trying to be clear here.

araneae


Joined: 24/06/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:45

point taken erolz, thankyou for the clarification.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:54

Thanks all.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
13/07/2011 17:57

Deniz1 - what OS are you running ?

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 08:24

Msg 10 forgive my ignorance what is OS ? I use turkcell 3G and windows 7.

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 08:25

for info windows 7 would be you OS (operating system)

TUTOR4U


Joined: 05/06/2007
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 09:32

Email me and I will send Malware removal software and a copy of Ccleanup to both are free and virus free.



Regards Mike



mike.kennedy5@hotmail.com

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 16:47

Msg 13 i have tried to email you but its being returned as invalid address.

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 18:48

Deniz1 you can download CCleaner direct from the people who make it here

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 18:54

Erol

That link comes up with, 'This file will harm your computer'! Thoughts please.



Richard

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 19:01

Richard does it say this file WILL harm your computer or thie file MAY harm your computer ?



If you have a moment I'll skype you and remote connect to your PC so I can see the message myself if that is ok. I suspect it is just a general warning that you get with any downloaded executable file, any of which may harm your computer, but if the source is trusted then it will not in practice. CCleaner is a well established product and the link I gave is the direct download from the people who make it. THere should be no risk in downloading and installing this program, provided you do not use it mistakenly to secure erase your whole hard drive that is.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 19:02

Okay!



Richard

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 19:29

Just checked with Richard. The message he is getting is a standard warning that Internet Explorer gives when you download any executable file from the internet, depending on your IE security settings. The message says 'this type of file could harm your computer". Any executable file could harm your computer but it is down to 'trust'. Can you trust the 'source' from where you are downloading the file is the relevant question and in this case you can trust it. The source is the people who make the CCleaner software, a company called piriform.com. The program itself is widely used and reviewed by many reputable sites. So basically you can trust the download and the program itself.

banjo


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 20:06

Use help and support window 7, on your pc, 'slow performance', and let the troubleshooter 'fix it'.

TUTOR4U


Joined: 05/06/2007
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
14/07/2011 22:05

Oh Bugger too many things to do and not enough brain....



This IS correct email address michael.kennedy5@hotmail.com







So Sorry....