AiPCFix - Computer Tune up Utility

AiPCFix

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I am working on releasing a free utility program that can speed up, clean up, fix errors, and remove malware from computers. Currently, it is still in the testing phase, but it can already significantly improve performance on slower computers and clean out junkware.

Hopefully this can help people here with some computer problems.

Here is the website to download: AiPCFix

Any feedback is definitely welcome!

Thanks.
 

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I don't find any substantial difference between this and any other similar registry cleaner programs that claim to do the same things. This post and the linked website make lots of strong claims, but does zero effort to prove it or show any support to those claims.
Let's review point for point:
that can speed up
How? How does it exactly to speed up anything?
Computer speed is mostly related to workload and available hardware and while some software and configuration changes can improve performance, claiming that "it can already significantly improve performance on slower computers" is very strong and no detail about it is shown anywhere. So, the question is, how does it improves performance and how can you and the end user measure such gain?
What does it cleans up? What does it deletes? What does it changes? How does it yields any benefit?
Again, zero explanation about this point.
fix errors
What errors? With what fix? What consequences, if any, exists in implementing such fixes?
remove malware from computers
This is a plain lie.
Malware removal from infected system is long proved to be impossible and the only reasonable reaction to a succesful attack is a clean install at best, or completely disposing of hardware in the worst cases, with no chance of knowing if you were succesful or there are leftovers.
Moreover, "removing malware" is a typical function antivirus programs (regardless on how crap they really are), but here we're speaking about a registry cleaner! Two very different fields of knowledge are needed for it, and while not impossible to implement in the same program, doing so is doubtful at best.
Once again, a claim without any kind of support.
clean out junkware
How do you define "junkware"? What the user considers junkware? How the program determines that something is "junk" and should be nuked and what not? And also, how does it manages to "clean out" them?
Any feedback is definitely welcome!
Generally speaking, I find it to be just "yet another registry cleaner", with nothing new to offer in comparison with any other such program. And it shares the very same shortcomings that them, very strong, totally unfounded claims, promising to fix each and every computer problem with zero effort and in the end achieving very little, if any, if not being counterproductive. The inclusion of antivirus elements also adds to my suspicion that it's just pure crap and very little value.

It seems to be still in beta stage, and while all programs go though this phase at some time, I find it hard to seriously test it without suspecting bugs. A good thing is that it's publicly disclosed, so the user can be aware of that.

No source code is available, so the end user or any third party is unable to check what it really does, specially when it appears to touch on the security field where inspection is critical.

No support of any claim other than something along the lines of "my program fixes many things" that one has to blindly believe.

Lack of any reputation from past work or prior experience in any of the fields. And while it's true that new people must make experience from scratch, it's always easier to trust known people than to trust a newcomer. Of course, good results will, over time, make the program reputable.
Overall, I find no reason to trust it at all.
Not until it shows any justification for all unfounded claims and some differentiation from the myrad of similar programs that claim to do the same (and fail to prove their claims too).
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Sattelite A665-S6092
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-740QM
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 330GT
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 SSD 500GB
1TB USB3 external HD
Cooling
Coolermaster Notepal U3 notebook cooling pad
Internet Speed
3mbps ASDL
Antivirus
ClamWin 0.98.7
Browser
Opera 12.17 x86 (main), Firefox 38 (sec), IE11 (last resort)
AND

as W7 OS has reached End of support why bother !!!!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
medionl/Aspire 6930G/acer x55a
OS
W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
CPU
E5300 dual core
Motherboard
medion MS7366
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce 7100 Nforce 630i
Monitor(s) Displays
avixc
Internet Speed
n (isp resticted to 72)
Antivirus
mse/pands
Browser
palemoon
Other Info
Belkin Fd7050 n USB using Railink RT2870 drivers, more upto date
Do you happen to do IT work for Las Animas County, Colorado?

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AND

as W7 OS has reached End of support why bother !!!!

About page says Windows 11 has yet to be tested or what ever, so I'm assuming it'll work in 10.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I will answer your questions below.
I don't find any substantial difference between this and any other similar registry cleaner programs that claim to do the same things. This post and the linked website make lots of strong claims, but does zero effort to prove it or show any support to those claims.
Let's review point for point:

How? How does it exactly to speed up anything?
Computer speed is mostly related to workload and available hardware and while some software and configuration changes can improve performance, claiming that "it can already significantly improve performance on slower computers" is very strong and no detail about it is shown anywhere. So, the question is, how does it improves performance and how can you and the end user measure such gain?
The main way it improves performance is by disabling unnecessary programs and processes. Yes, hardware determines speed, but it is also obvious that having lots of things open/running slows everything down, as everything running is getting its share of the hardware resources available. For example, some HP printers/software install HP Customer Participation Program, which runs whenever the computer is started. This sends who-knows-what to HP. It should be disabled. Also, the Connected User Experiences And Telemetry service on Windows 10 does no good for the user, but is configured to run by default. Especially if users are unaware of what they are doing, they will end up with lots of these useless programs. AiPCFix can disable many unnecessary items like this. It also can defragment and apply change services from Auto Start to Delay Start to improve startup performance.
What does it cleans up? What does it deletes? What does it changes? How does it yields any benefit?

Cleaning up yields minimal benefit to performance. That is correct. However, it is good to remove old temporary files and logs from time to time. If you can save disk space, why not? Do you really need error logs from months ago? No. Do you need files in the TEMP directory that have not been used in a while? No. Do you need telemetry logs? Absolutely not! It also clears browser cache. This should not be done every day, but can help with browser problems if done from time to time.
Again, zero explanation about this point.

What errors? With what fix? What consequences, if any, exists in implementing such fixes?
Are you familiar with regsvr32? It is a utility to reregister DLLS, and by doing this, a lot of errors can be fixed. Take a look at this. Redirecting AiPCFix fixes this error.

So, this is a real method to fix certain types of errors, just like System File Checker. This is much better than by randomly changing things in the registry.
This is a plain lie.
Malware removal from infected system is long proved to be impossible and the only reasonable reaction to a succesful attack is a clean install at best, or completely disposing of hardware in the worst cases, with no chance of knowing if you were succesful or there are leftovers.
Sure, if you get infected with something like ransomware of a botnet, you should probably wipe the drive. That is the only way to be sure it is gone. What about other less dangerous forms of malware that get on a computer and do not good, although are not outright viruses? For example, PremierOpinion. This is not going to take over the whole OS or spread to other computers. It just stays installed, makes it difficult to uninstall, and does bad stuff. Take a look here: PremierOpinion Removal Guide
There are many things out there like this. These can be safely removed without wiping the drive.
Moreover, "removing malware" is a typical function antivirus programs (regardless on how crap they really are), but here we're speaking about a registry cleaner! Two very different fields of knowledge are needed for it, and while not impossible to implement in the same program, doing so is doubtful at best.
Yes, most antivirus programs are junk. I agree with that. There is a difference between removing malware and being an antivirus program. An antivirus program continually tries to prevent malware. Removing malware is just looking for processes and files known to be associated with malware and removing them. Eventually, I may add a feature to AiPCFix to monitor for scams that pop up in your browser and immediately terminate the process to keep users from calling the 800 number on the page. This is just common sense, but can help immensely, especially for users who do not know what they are doing. Uses who do know what they are doing usually know enough not to end up with malware anyways.
Once again, a claim without any kind of support.

How do you define "junkware"? What the user considers junkware? How the program determines that something is "junk" and should be nuked and what not? And also, how does it manages to "clean out" them?
Junkware - useless programs that are not installed intentionally, or come from manufacturers trying to force it on the users. One example is stuff like Google Toolbar, Ask Toolbar, Babylon Toolbar, etc. What about research participation or survey programs that come with printers or other products? What about fake browsers impersonating Chrome? What about fake registry cleaners? All of these should be removed. Yes, someone can do it manually, if they are kind of computer savvy. However, it is a lot quicker to click a few buttons and have most junkware obliterated out of your computer.
Generally speaking, I find it to be just "yet another registry cleaner", with nothing new to offer in comparison with any other such program. And it shares the very same shortcomings that them, very strong, totally unfounded claims, promising to fix each and every computer problem with zero effort and in the end achieving very little, if any, if not being counterproductive. The inclusion of antivirus elements also adds to my suspicion that it's just pure crap and very little value.
Hopefully this helps answer your questions.
It seems to be still in beta stage, and while all programs go though this phase at some time, I find it hard to seriously test it without suspecting bugs. A good thing is that it's publicly disclosed, so the user can be aware of that.

No source code is available, so the end user or any third party is unable to check what it really does, specially when it appears to touch on the security field where inspection is critical.
I don't really think most people would have time to read through 50,000+ line of C++ code, and I kind of doubt many open source projects are thoroughly reviewed/audited anyways. When I test unknown programs, it is much easier for me to launch it in VirtualBox to see what it does.
No support of any claim other than something along the lines of "my program fixes many things" that one has to blindly believe.

Lack of any reputation from past work or prior experience in any of the fields. And while it's true that new people must make experience from scratch, it's always easier to trust known people than to trust a newcomer. Of course, good results will, over time, make the program reputable.
Overall, I find no reason to trust it at all.
Not until it shows any justification for all unfounded claims and some differentiation from the myrad of similar programs that claim to do the same (and fail to prove their claims too).

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Do you happen to do IT work for Las Animas County, Colorado?
About page says Windows 11 has yet to be tested or what ever, so I'm assuming it'll work in 10.
Yes, I do! And it does work with Windows 10.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
allways checked on Blackviper to turn OFF non-essential services, including Telemetary
use tfc to clear temp files -- Brink has written a .BAT file to remove Event log entries

As for bloatware allways use custom install, or get rid of it straight away

See no mention of Edge on screenshots
Allways review my Task scheduler items remove as neccessary
(one of the "tools" used by malware to achieve persistance, as is the Prefetch folder)
As for Printers the way they now set it up NOW agreed its a pain in the A** however you can actually lose your "free" refill

And as for screenshot 1 there is something you might want to include RATHER important you sure havn't got enough free space

Ummmmm MS uses 0800 no's
ReRegistering DLL is NOTHING like SFC/ scannow it, SFC, goes a lot deeper

suggest you view Tweaking.com's website lot more on there than you have and its been going for years
(also has a support forum)
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
medionl/Aspire 6930G/acer x55a
OS
W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
CPU
E5300 dual core
Motherboard
medion MS7366
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce 7100 Nforce 630i
Monitor(s) Displays
avixc
Internet Speed
n (isp resticted to 72)
Antivirus
mse/pands
Browser
palemoon
Other Info
Belkin Fd7050 n USB using Railink RT2870 drivers, more upto date
Yes, I do!


Trinidad, CO I bet. I saw your work on the other websites...

About telemetry cleaning with your App, that's nice and all, but your App does make a lot of what I would call pointless IP connections to some CDNs. Why?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
allways checked on Blackviper to turn OFF non-essential services, including Telemetary
use tfc to clear temp files -- Brink has written a .BAT file to remove Event log entries

As for bloatware allways use custom install, or get rid of it straight away
Yes, these are good suggestions if users are technically savvy enough to do that. I always do clean installs, to skip on all the bloatware. However, most users don't.
See no mention of Edge on screenshots
Good catch! Edge support has been added as of v2023.06.25 (today).

Allways review my Task scheduler items remove as neccessary
(one of the "tools" used by malware to achieve persistance, as is the Prefetch folder)
Yes, AiPCFix handles both of those.

As for Printers the way they now set it up NOW agreed its a pain in the A** however you can actually lose your "free" refill
Not by just turning off the telemetry. As far as I know, you can still claim the free refill if wanted. If there is a printer that makes you send them a bunch of unknown telemetry to get a "free" refill, then I would say that refill is not free. That is like downloading an adware extension that shows you a bunch of ads to get a few dinky rewards from now and then. Not worth it.

And as for screenshot 1 there is something you might want to include RATHER important you sure havn't got enough free space
Yes, that is in a Hyper-V VM, not my regular workstation. I was using that VM for a few other tests, and haven't bothered increasing the storage allocation yet.
Ummmmm MS uses 0800 no's
Yes, but when a page pops up saying not to turn off your computer because a virus is detected and tries to make it difficult to close the browser, that is definitely a scam.

ReRegistering DLL is NOTHING like SFC/ scannow it, SFC, goes a lot deeper
They are for different things. SFC is System File Checker, which just checks for the existence and integrity of core Windows files and replaces from the CD or Side-by-Side cache as needed. This does not do anything with registry entries. Re-registering DLLs does not do anything with the filesystem, but replaces any missing information attributed to that DLL in the registry. AiPCFix does give you the option to run SFC, though.
suggest you view Tweaking.com's website lot more on there than you have and its been going for years
(also has a support forum)

I have seen Tweaking.com's site and tested their tools. They do okay, but I wasn't that impressed.

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Trinidad, CO I bet. I saw your work on the other websites...

About telemetry cleaning with your App, that's nice and all, but your App does make a lot of what I would call pointless IP connections to some CDNs. Why?

It makes a couple of network requests, but all to AiPCFix.com, hosted on my server. It sends a request to check for updates. This can be turned off in the Options menu. It also downloads two databases which are required for the Malware-Killer, Speed Up, and Startup Manager tabs. As it is currently a stand-alone executable and not an installer, it must go out and get these databases unless they are in it's working folder. It also make a request to a script on AiPCFix.com to warn if the date and time on the computer is incorrect. The date and time check wasn't working really great, so I removed it for now in v2023.06.25.

As for the CDNs, I confirmed with SmartSniff that it only connects to aipcfix.com (208.117.75.166). If it is connecting to another IP, perhaps the computer you are running it on is set to go through a VPN or Proxy server?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hi

your quote
It also downloads two databases which are required for the Malware-Killer, Speed Up, and Startup Manager tabs
you not heard of clean Start-up. ie system config

Will people trust >>> YOU <<<

Malware comes in many shapes and forms, and unless you post what your Malware killer database "cleans/removes" your on a sticky wicket, as the boundries are moving all the time

AiPCFix does give you the option to run SFC, though.
also needs DISM

The date and time check wasn't working really great, so I removed it for now in v2023.06.25.
Bad move ---- if the date/time is incorrect then it impacts Windows Update and Licence validation, and core 3rd party programs --- chipset/gpu/AV/etc


I'M outa here


 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
medionl/Aspire 6930G/acer x55a
OS
W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
CPU
E5300 dual core
Motherboard
medion MS7366
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce 7100 Nforce 630i
Monitor(s) Displays
avixc
Internet Speed
n (isp resticted to 72)
Antivirus
mse/pands
Browser
palemoon
Other Info
Belkin Fd7050 n USB using Railink RT2870 drivers, more upto date
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