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03-29-2006, 02:46 PM
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Window Utils
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Can anyone recommend any good utility programs for keeping XP in good condition. Right now i have Ace Utils 30 day trial - there is also: Win Tasks, Registry Mechanic, System Mechanic - probably others. Is one of these or any others worth paying for? Thanks |
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03-29-2006, 02:58 PM
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i like ToniArts EasyCleaner. its a lot like ace utilities, just not as robust. good thing is its free, tho
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download414.html i also like Diskeeper. I never remember to defrag, so it takes care of it for me with its set it and forget it feature craig
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03-29-2006, 03:46 PM
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I haven't used anything since Norton Utilities good old days. Personal opinion is that utilities nowadays do very little to improve system performance and often make it worse. A defragmenter is good but unless you are moving around big files a lot won't help that much.
Keeping spyware and adware out is probably the best that you can do for performance.
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03-30-2006, 04:40 AM
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Might want to read through the two sticky threads:
Free Software list Diagnostic Tools lists
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03-30-2006, 07:29 AM
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i like reg scrubXP and RegSupreme Pro. though it's not free any more its worth it i think, should you have something in reg. that needs fixing it will show you where to go, and that is good for those of us who are a little scared of working in the reg.
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03-30-2006, 11:34 AM
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My standard install, all free:
AVG Ad-Aware Spybot S&D Spyware Blaster Crap Cleaner On my personal machine: Diskeeper Pro |
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04-05-2006, 10:18 AM
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I've installed crap cleaner - seems to do the job.
Was also going to give tune up utils a trial later thanks |
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