using clean up utilities

Discussion in 'Software' started by crazymazey, Apr 3, 2009.

  1. crazymazey

    crazymazey Private E-2

    i run windows xp pro service pack 3
    i have
    TuneUp Utilities 2009
    Advanced SystemCare 3 pro
    reg care ??
    cc cleaner

    also got
    adaware pro
    and spybot search and destroy.

    which is best to keep
    and does it matter to use all these programs.
    does using all these programs cause problems

    whats the best programs to use.

    also how do i get rid of internet explorer totally rfrom my computer. no traces left. so i can decide wether to reinstall fresh :major
     
    crazymazey, Apr 3, 2009
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  2. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Welcome to Major Geeks.
    I would strongly advise AGAINST using any registry cleaners. Always create more problems, sometimes causing a non-booting machine.
    CCleaner is a good program WITHOUT the registry portion.
    Won't hurt anything by having the others, although they would not be my choices.
     
    hrlow2, Apr 3, 2009
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  3. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    It's an integrated part of windows, if you don't like the browser just don't use it, use Firefox or Opera instead.

    As has already been stated, I wouldn't use any of those above reg cleaners due to how over ambitious and aggressive they can be. Using Ccleaner is fine.
    As a personal preference, I don't like either of the two above programs, I used to use both but have since uninstalled them a long time ago. I much prefer:

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

    and...

    SUPERantispyware

    I use the free versions of both and find they're far more effective than adaware and S&D.
     
    Kestrel13!, Apr 3, 2009
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  4. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Don't forget 2 of my favorites. SpywareBlaster and WinPatrol.
     
    hrlow2, Apr 3, 2009
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  5. crazymazey

    crazymazey Private E-2

    Which should i keep.

    Advanced SystemCare 3 pro V.3.1.2
    or
    TUNEUP utilities 2009 V.8

    as ccleaner only does minor utilities ?

    And The Other Program is RegCure by ParetoLogic V.1.5.0.0 ---Not Regcare :confused
     
    crazymazey, Apr 5, 2009
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  6. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    to DomLuc
    Hope you don't mind if I keep my opinions of the cleaners.
    I have seen and had to re-do too many machines where they get too aggressive in cleaning and remove something that doesn't need to be removed.
    The typical user assumes that the program knows what is needed, so they just click OK without checking what is listed for removal.
    Next thing you know, they lose internet connection, some programs don't work, or worse, a no boot situation.
    So, for now,I will personally stay away from the things.
     
    hrlow2, Apr 5, 2009
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  7. jblim1980

    jblim1980 Private First Class

    TuneUp Utilities 2009 this the best for me
     
    jblim1980, Apr 5, 2009
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  8. crazymazey

    crazymazey Private E-2

    1... so should i remove
    RegCure by ParetoLogic V.1.5.0.0

    and
    2...Advanced systemcare pro V3.1.2

    and do i need
    to keep
    3....Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Professional
    and
    4....Spybot - Search & Destroy
    as i've got windows defender running on me xp pro
    and NOD32 2.7 Antivirus.

    i got dual boot
    xp pro on C:/ & Vista Ultimate on D:/
    could this cause probs with any of these programs above.

    use the full back up computer in vista.
    but use xp as me work horse.

    also guys trying to find the best DVD to AVI convertor. free of course. or cheap with trial.

    thanks for your replys so far :drool :-D
     
    crazymazey, Apr 7, 2009
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  9. abz1nthe

    abz1nthe Command Sergeant Major

    I've never had any problems with ccleaner's registry cleaner. I have ran it countess times on probally 100's of machines :)
     
    abz1nthe, Apr 7, 2009
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