Keeping things running well after long time, tune up, maintenance


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    Keeping things running well after long time, tune up, maintenance


    Hi guys

    Been running my Windows 7 system without many issues for some time now.
    Based on advice I don't use any maintance suites and just let 7 manage itself.
    I do use cCleaner only as a cleaner and run Kaspersky IS and Malware Bytes (free)

    I'd like to know what I should do to keep things working well, is there any trusted tune up programs out there now?

    What advice would you have for me.

    Thanks
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    If you use any tune up program you'd better have a system image backup handy. Really you are better off using tools built into windows and applying tweaks manually one at a time.



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  3. Posts : 76
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    Thread Starter
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    Thanks, so no change over original advice then.
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    Well all I would say is that if you use a tune up utility you need a backup that you can restore when things screw up.

    Regarding any tune up utility that I've ever used I never choose to auto clean or auto fix anything. I'd only use those that let you preview results/ changes and de-select problem items before going ahead.
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    OK, thanks again, I followed a few of the tips in your links and will see how they work out. All the best
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    mikesndbs said:
    I'd like to know what I should do to keep things working well, is there any trusted tune up programs out there now? What advice would you have for me. Thanks
    these two steps will go a long way toward making an old installation run like new

    start > run > msconfig > startup > then uncheck what you don't need
    start > run > msconfig > services > hide microsoft services > then uncheck what you don't need
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    mikesndbs said:
    I do use Ccleaner only as a cleaner
    You might want to look at CCEnhancer. See "Tip" here:
    Latest CCleaner Version Released - Windows 7 Help Forums

    Installation see here: (Follow numbered steps in screenshot when running the program)
    Using Eraser or SDelete - Page 2 - Windows 7 Help Forums
    Last edited by Callender; 01 May 2017 at 17:53. Reason: add info
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    Thanks guys, enhancer is interesting, will need to study it
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