What system maintenance software do you use?

[glassofwater]

Hundreds of system maintenance software out there for us to choose from. Popular ones seem to be CCleaner; Advanced SystemCare; Tuneup Utilities, etc. Just wondering are they really do what they are supposed to? How many of you have purchased one?

 

[ICIT2LOL]

My advice for what it is worth stay with CCleaner and don't think about anything else mate.

If you are looking for some handy tweaks look here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html

 

[glassofwater]

I posted a thread about slow issue a few weeks ago. Also, I read the tutorials and did what it said. Still, I prefer to get things sorted out in a quick and easy way.

My advice for what it is worth stay with CCleaner and don't think about anything else mate.

If you are looking for some handy tweaks look here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html

 

[DavidE]

I agree with ICit2lol.

I posted a thread about slow issue a few weeks ago.

Is this the thread you are referring to about "slow issue"?
http://www.sevenforums.com/performance-maintenance/306147-pc-start-up-slowly-freeze.html

indianacarnie replied to you in that thread, and you never replied back.
When anyone asks for help in SF, they should reply back ...

If the OP does not answer questions and reply with feedback, how can anyone else here know how to try and offer more help?

 

[glassofwater]

Sorry for not replying in time. As soon as I got the reply, I clicked the link and went to the tutorial and forgot to reply. But I do thank him/her for the help.

I just did the reply. My apology.

I agree with ICit2lol.

I posted a thread about slow issue a few weeks ago.

Is this the thread you are referring to about "slow issue"?
http://www.sevenforums.com/performance-maintenance/306147-pc-start-up-slowly-freeze.html

indianacarnie replied to you in that thread, and you never replied back.
When anyone asks for help in SF, they should reply back ...

If the OP does not answer questions and reply with feedback, how can anyone else here know how to try and offer more help?

 

[DavidE]

No problem - Thanks

 

[DavidE]

Still, I prefer to get things sorted out in a quick and easy way.

I think everyone wants to fix things as quick and easy as possible when problems arise.
So here is my 2 cents for what I have learned.
Get a clean install, and then start making backup images.
Create images as often as you need to, depending on how you use a PC.

On my Primary Systems a monthly backup (Patch Tuesday) is more than enough for me.
I don't install/uninstall/reconfigure anything without first testing the change on my TEST systems.
I don't have a problem with restoring a previous image and losing a months worth of changes if I ever need to.

On my TEST systems, I often create backups much more often.
That's where I try new programs, play with things, etc.
When I try things here I create a new backup image before a "major change" so I can quickly back out and recover.

Many people have different opinions on how often to create backups, and how long and where keep the backup(s) to recover from a "disaster".

I think that is a personal choice, and each person needs to decide the best method they should use for themselves.
How much are you willing to lose or spend if/when a disaster happens?

I have 2 multi-boot PCs with backups stored on several "restore medias"...
I would not suggest using my approach, and I would not do it again going forward.
But, it does offer a whole lot of recovery capability...
It's costly and time consuming for this, but that's what I have now, so until I make a major home hardware upgrade, "It works for me".

I just love building new PCs, and I told myself the same thing to kill the itch that I tell others, basically:
"If your current PC it does what you need, you don't need a new PC"

glassofwater - you made me feel the new build itch

 

[madcratebuilder]

When I set up systems for people I only install two utilities anymore. CCleaner and Puran Utilities. I actually prefer Puran utilities now that I've used for the past two years.

 

[indianacarnie]

As far as system maintenance is concerned I would suggest learning to do the tasks manually. Every bit of knowledge gained will increase your confidence in you and your machine when it comes to doing something more complicated later on.

Having said that I note that you want a "quick and easy" solution. Most of the "brand names" will do what they advertise with varying degrees of competence and aggression. AFTER you learn how to do the maintenance yourself find one that suits you. For me that's Ccleaner. Its safe, fast and not overly aggressive to your machine.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Just don't run so called optimization programs like Advanced Systemcare and Tuneup Utilities, which just usually delete important sections of the registry.

 

[indianacarnie]

 

[OvenMaster]

I have quite a few programs that I use for maintenance. Many will see them as overkill. I see them as absolutely vital.
Defraggler
Puran Defrag
Malwarebytes
Super AntiSpyware
Avira Free Antivirus
Spyware Blaster
CCleaner
Eraser
Macrium Reflect Free
Recuva
BleachBit
PrivaZer
PrivaZer Shellbag Analyzer Cleaner

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Just don't run so called optimization programs like Advanced Systemcare and Tuneup Utilities, which just usually delete important sections of the registry.

Well mate you know what they say about leading horses eh?? I don't know how many times it has to be said before it sinks in if it does at all in some.

I used to be fairly stupid years back when you used to get those CD's with PC mags and load stuff from them and little did I know what was going on until things started grinding to a halt.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Just don't run so called optimization programs like Advanced Systemcare and Tuneup Utilities, which just usually delete important sections of the registry.

Well mate you know what they say about leading horses eh?? I don't know how many times it has to be said before it sinks in if it does at all in some.

I used to be fairly stupid years back when you used to get those CD's with PC mags and load stuff from them and little did I know what was going on until things started grinding to a halt.

I think some forums and magazines do give misleading information, which may be why they run those programs to begin with

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Just don't run so called optimization programs like Advanced Systemcare and Tuneup Utilities, which just usually delete important sections of the registry.

Well mate you know what they say about leading horses eh?? I don't know how many times it has to be said before it sinks in if it does at all in some.

I used to be fairly stupid years back when you used to get those CD's with PC mags and load stuff from them and little did I know what was going on until things started grinding to a halt.

I think some forums and magazines do give misleading information, which may be why they run those programs to begin with

Yes Harry reckon a lot is down to sponsorship too cos most of the mags now what there is left are adverts anyway. I also find some of the text a lot of hot twaddle too

 

[Bad213Boy]

Best software to use are Auslogics Boostspeed and Yamicsoft's Windows 7 Manager or Windows 8 Manager. By far the most intense tweaking software I've ever come across. You'll find all the available tweaks detailed to help achieve better performance in these 2 programs. Plus Windows Manager has a Registry Search program. Thus allowing you to search your entire registry for old programs and remove them. Boostspeed has changed their interface but you want to go to the Computer Speed/Performance tab and go to Tweak Manager. I hate how they changed it, but Tweak Manager is exactly what ever power user needs in their tools. Boostspeed also has stuff like File Recovery options which comes in handy. I've found it's better than any free recovery software.

 

[glassofwater]

This is a pretty long list. You have them all on your computer?

I have quite a few programs that I use for maintenance. Many will see them as overkill. I see them as absolutely vital.
Defraggler
Puran Defrag
Malwarebytes
Super AntiSpyware
Avira Free Antivirus
Spyware Blaster
CCleaner
Eraser
Macrium Reflect Free
Recuva
BleachBit
PrivaZer
PrivaZer Shellbag Analyzer Cleaner

 

[glassofwater]

I suffered once from deleting registry.

Just don't run so called optimization programs like Advanced Systemcare and Tuneup Utilities, which just usually delete important sections of the registry.

 

[glassofwater]

Agree. All I want is to make things easier, instead of mess it up. Learn to deal with it would be better. And there are some good programs if being properly used. This requires some knowledge of course.

As far as system maintenance is concerned I would suggest learning to do the tasks manually. Every bit of knowledge gained will increase your confidence in you and your machine when it comes to doing something more complicated later on.

Having said that I note that you want a "quick and easy" solution. Most of the "brand names" will do what they advertise with varying degrees of competence and aggression. AFTER you learn how to do the maintenance yourself find one that suits you. For me that's Ccleaner. Its safe, fast and not overly aggressive to your machine.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Well again CCleaner is the only tidy up one I use the drives more or less take care of themselves especially the SSD's and I suppose it is personal choice .

The only other thing I use is this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html

But again User Attendite and if you don't well we'll see you back here to tidy things up for those who choose to use programs that promise all sorts of things yet in general never deliver - well apart for wrecking OS's and stuff.