Best Utility Software/Anti-Virus. Recommendations?

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I am looking to purchase software to clean up the registry, make the computer run faster, etc.

Can anyone recommend a good software package I should buy for this.

Also, my anti-virus expires soon, any suggestions for that as well?



Windows 7 - 64 bit
 

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I am looking to purchase software to clean up the registry, make the computer run faster, etc.

Can anyone recommend a good software package I should buy for this.

Also, my anti-virus expires soon, any suggestions for that as well?



Windows 7 - 64 bit

I would leave the registry alone. Doubtful you would see any improvement in speed of your system. Here is a search result of this forum on "Registry cleaners" Windows 7 Forums is the largest help and support community, providing friendly help and advice for Microsoft Windows 7 Computers such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus or a custom build. - Search Results for Registry cleaners

As far as AV goes I use ESET | Antivirus, Internet Security Software & Virus Protection, never had a problem and light on system resources. I've been using this for the last 5 years.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
1. HP p6733w Desktop 2. HP Envy 700-515xt Desktop
OS
1. Windows 7 Home Premium sp1 - 64bit 2. Windows 7 Pro sp1 - 64bit
CPU
1. AMD Phenom II x2 511 3.4GHz 2. Intel i7-4790 Quad 4.0GHz
Motherboard
1. N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX 2. Kaili2
Memory
1. 5 GB - DDR3 2. 8GB DDR3-1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated 1. ATI Radeon 4200 2. Intel HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
1. Realtek High Definition Audio 2. Realtek (Neutered Beats)
Monitor(s) Displays
1. Acer V193L 2. HP 2311 Series Wide LCD
Screen Resolution
1. 1280 x 1024 2. 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1. 750 GB - 7200 RPM SATA 2. 1TB 7200 RPM SATA
PSU
1. 250w 2. 300w
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech USB keyboard
Mouse
Logitech USB optical mouse
Internet Speed
1.0 - 2.0 mbps
Antivirus
Eset Smart Security v9.0.349.0
Browser
Pale Moon
I run CCleaner now, is that sufficient enough.

Why do I see several "PC World" Recommended utilities on the market that supposedly help your PC run faster and prevent freeze ups, etc.?
 

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Even using CCleaner on the registry there is a possibility of causing a problem unless you really know what you are doing. I found out the hard way. However, CCleaner is the most recommended utility on this site and is highly regarded.

As far as the recommended utilities on PC World goes they are trying to sell you something so of course they say it will speed up your computer. Read this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html

Are you having a problem with your system?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
1. HP p6733w Desktop 2. HP Envy 700-515xt Desktop
OS
1. Windows 7 Home Premium sp1 - 64bit 2. Windows 7 Pro sp1 - 64bit
CPU
1. AMD Phenom II x2 511 3.4GHz 2. Intel i7-4790 Quad 4.0GHz
Motherboard
1. N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX 2. Kaili2
Memory
1. 5 GB - DDR3 2. 8GB DDR3-1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated 1. ATI Radeon 4200 2. Intel HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
1. Realtek High Definition Audio 2. Realtek (Neutered Beats)
Monitor(s) Displays
1. Acer V193L 2. HP 2311 Series Wide LCD
Screen Resolution
1. 1280 x 1024 2. 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1. 750 GB - 7200 RPM SATA 2. 1TB 7200 RPM SATA
PSU
1. 250w 2. 300w
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech USB keyboard
Mouse
Logitech USB optical mouse
Internet Speed
1.0 - 2.0 mbps
Antivirus
Eset Smart Security v9.0.349.0
Browser
Pale Moon
You'll see later on that these "utilities" do more harm than good.
I use Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows built in Firewall, CCleaner and Malwarebytes (when needed), and nothing for the registry or to speed up my PC.
 
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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
Intel i7-5960X
Motherboard
EVGA X99 Classified
Memory
64GB Corsair Dominator 2400MHz
Graphics Card(s)
3 EVGA GTX980's
Sound Card
on board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 Dell E2715H 27"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (5760x1080)
Hard Drives
Samsung 950 Pro 1TB M.2 SSD,
Western Digital Black 2TB HDD's x5
Western Digital Black 1TB HDD's x3
PSU
Corsair AX1200i
Case
Corsair 750D
Cooling
Corsair H110i GT
Keyboard
Corsair K70
Mouse
Corsair M45
Internet Speed
250 down/10 up
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
IE 11, Google Chrome
The programs I use and have used for years on all my computers are:

Ccleaner
Advanced system care
Avast (anti virus)
Auslogics registry cleaner
Smart defrag
Windows disk defrag
Windows disk cleaner.

I would not trust ANY other program to clean the registry. I've had to reinstall windows many times because of other programs. So only use auslogics cleaner, ccleaner's reg cleaner, and advance system care's reg cleaner.

Make sure you create a restore point before the use of all these programs.

If you go into "toolbox" in Advanced system csre , there is many other tools you can run there too. All work.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Weekend Warrior Rig
OS
Windows 10 Pro
CPU
Intel i7-3770K 4.4GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77-V Pro
Memory
8GB G.SKILL Ripjaws 1866 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Classified
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VH238H 23" 2ms
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel 330 120GB SSD /
WD Blue 1TB /
WD Black 500GB
PSU
Corsair CX750M
Case
NZXT H440
Cooling
Corsair H80i- CPU / Corsair H90- GPU
Keyboard
Logitech K360 LE
Mouse
Logitech G500
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
1200W 2.1 Surround Sound Audio
Thanks for all the input!

My computer is running fine, my girlfriends seems to be locking up for almost a minute sometimes when in Chrome. Also, for some reason I cannot install Samsung Kies on hers. So it was going to be for hers, on here I use CCleaner now, was getting the BSOD until I replaced the card. Thanks again for the help.
 

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OS
Windows 7
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