PC Tune Up

[RonBin79]

I keep getting the attached screen shop coming up on my computer and would like to know, is it worth having or is it just a scam to get my hard earned cash? How do AVG know how fast my machine works and do they have access to it to get that sort of information. Should I be worried about the security of my data

 

[SnarkyTwit]

I keep getting the attached screen shop coming up on my computer and would like to know, is it worth having or is it just a scam to get my hard earned cash? How do AVG know how fast my machine works and do they have access to it to get that sort of information. Should I be worried about the security of my data

Are you running AVG antivirus? It is probably pop up from that piece of software. You shouldn't need to worry about it. Most "cleaners" are just crap designed to part you from your money and have no real value to your computer. If you really want to get a cleaner, you can download the free CCleaner from Piriform. A new version was just released. Good luck!

 

[archer]

Hi Ron,
you have AVG installed on your PC
If yes, AVG installed, is free version?
If yes, above attached is just an advertisement, that is asking you to buy this add on for AVG. So, nothing to worry.

But, you mentioned that this keeps popping up. That can be a spyware. Run Malwarebytes to scan your PC and anti-spyware.

 

[Golden]

No, its not worth purchasing. The pop-up is simply an advert...nothing you can do about that since thats the price you pay for free software. Alternatively, replace AVG (pile of rubbish anyway) with MSE.

 

[RonBin79]

AVG Pop Up

Thanks for your replies Gents. I am running the paid version of AVG and the licence does not run out until December this year. As soon as it does, I intend to look for another anti virus programme as AVG seems to slow everything down and keeps trying to make me spend more money buying more of their products thus become more dependant on them. As you say, "Rubbish":huh:

My computer has been running a bit slow and I have done a SuperAniSpy full scan, In addition, I have MalwareBytes running in the background and nothing was found by either programmes so I guess it was AVG doing something behind the scenes. I downloaded CC Cleaner as was suggested in an earlier post and that seems to have helped.

Thanks again, nice to know you are all out there ready to help.

RonBin79 (now 81!!)

 

[madcratebuilder]

Don't wait to dump AVG, do it now. MSE with MBAM and SAPW well offer you the best protection without using up precious resources. IMHO AVG is closer to malware than antivirus software.

If you want high quality free software then you should look into some flavor of Linux, Ubuntu is very user friendly, as is Mint, OpenSUSE is very powerful and fairly easy to setup. No need to give up your MS Win software as you can run a virtual Win machine in Linux with Wine.

 

[RonBin79]

All these names, I have never heard of most of them, Linux maybe but I don't know what that does or how it works or what it's for. Can you give me a link to Mint please?? I have no idea what OpenSUSE or Ubuntu is I am afraid.

In your considered opinion, which one do you think is the best for me, as a plain computer user with no technical experience to install??

Thanks for your words of advice, very grateful.

Cheers for now,

RonBin79 (now 81 and getting older...!!)

 

[greenwizard]

I use MS defender/firewall,malwarebytes,& advanced system care ultimate.I quit using avast & bitdefender.The antivirus in the advanced system care ultimate uses that same database bitdefender uses so technicly i'm still using bitdefender lol

 

[windowshelpme]

Find more free installment for your tune up. And follow the instruction there. You can also use Realtek HD Audio for free...

 

[archer]

All these names, I have never heard of most of them, Linux maybe but I don't know what that does or how it works or what it's for. Can you give me a link to Mint please?? I have no idea what OpenSUSE or Ubuntu is I am afraid.

In your considered opinion, which one do you think is the best for me, as a plain computer user with no technical experience to install??

Thanks for your words of advice, very grateful.

Cheers for now,

RonBin79 (now 81 and getting older...!!)

Ubuntu is the Operating system from Linux. This was suggested to you, as this is a very user friendly and light OS. As suggested, use some other antivirus or you can buy AVG tune up utility. It will not kill your system .

If you want you can check here to compare the packages available for Win 7.Best Antivirus Software for Windows 7 Review 2013 | Compare Virus Protection for Windows 7 - TopTenREVIEWS

In my opinion go for Bitdefender.

 

[windowshelpme]

Hello archer. This is a quick tutorial for who are having problems with swapped surround sound problems using realtek alc892.

By default Linux Kernel/ALSA does not support this chipset correctly. It swaps the rear speakers, the side speakers and the LFE/center speakers as well. In other words, only the front speakers works right.
Using the "automated" realtek official driver installation leaves you to a no-sound and no hardware sound support.
So, how to install the correctly and working drivers:

1. Visit "http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false" and download the lastest Unix/Linux driver. In this example,
2. Open terminal.
3. Type: "sudo su" and enter root password.
4. Change to the folder where you downloaded the driver (ie: "cd ~/Downloads")
4. Type: "tar -xjf LinuxPkg_XXX.tar.bz2" , where XXX is the version of your downloaded driver (as sown in filename, example: "tar -xjf LinuxPkg_5.17rc13.tar.bz2").
5. Type: "cd realtek-linux-audiopack-YYY" , where YYY is the version of your downloaded driver (as shown if folder name, example: "cd realtek-linux-audiopack-5.17").
6. Type "tar -xjf alsa-driver-ZZZ.tar.bz2" , where ZZZ is the version corresponding to the filename (example: "tar -xjf alsa-driver-1.0.25-5.17rc13.tar.bz2").
7. Type "cd alsa-driver-WWW" , where WWW is the version corresponding to the folder name (example: "cd alsa-driver-1.0.25").
8. Type "./configure --with-cards=hda-intel"
9. Type "make"
10. Type "make install"
11. Reboot
12. Test the audio output. You can do this by right-clicking on you speaker icon and selecting sound preferences -> hardware -> select the desired audio output -> select the desired surround profile (ie: Analog Surround 5.1 Output + Analog Stereo Input) -> Test Speakers. During the installation the sound level can be mutted, check out in the slider if it is not mute!

 

[archer]

Hi windowshelpme, I don't get it. From where did the audio issue came in?

 

[RonBin79]

Archer,

Do you recommend MS Defender rather than AVG then??

RonBin79 now 81 and rising...

 

[Layback Bear]

RonBin79 just because you pay for a program doesn't mean it works well with Windows 7.
Defender in Windows 7 is replaced by Microsoft Security Essentials. Which is what I use.
As soon as you install Microsoft Security Essentials it will disable Defender in Windows 7.
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I also have no idea where this audio thing comes from.

Now to answer your question about a tune up program for Windows 7. Don't get any such programs from anywhere to use one Windows 7. Windows 7 does not want or need a tune up program.
In my opinion also stay away from anything from ORBit and that includes Advanced System Care.

 

[Layback Bear]

I use MS defender/firewall,malwarebytes,& advanced system care ultimate.I quit using avast & bitdefender.The antivirus in the advanced system care ultimate uses that same database bitdefender uses so technicly i'm still using bitdefender lol

If it's true that Advanced System Care uses BitDefenters data base the question is; does BitDefender know of this use.

This comes to mind.

IOBit Steals Malwarebytes' Intellectual Property - Malwarebytes News - Malwarebytes Forum

 

[indianacarnie]

I agree with you 100% Layback Bear. IOBIT has always been a shady business imho.

 

[d00p98uy]

it is a bit shady, I agree, but i do recommend a few applications from them every now and then, and ASC should ONLY be ran as a portable application, for quick scans if anything, but I rarely use it.

 

[andrew129260]

@ronbin79

I would not suggest Microsoft Security Essentials at all based on the tests that have been conducted recently:

See here:

http://www.av-comparatives.org/wp-co...t_2013a_en.pdf

http://www.av-test.org/no_cache/en/t...t_no%5D=132335

They failed to even get a basic score. And this has happened for a couple of months. Avast and avira are the best free antivirus currently, but keep in mind this changes from month to month due to different threats, research. You have to look at consistency over a couple of months. MSE getting that low of a score on any month is not acceptable.

Best Paid consistently are Kasperky and bitdefender.

The reason MSE is suggested so heavily on this forum is due to the fact that Microsoft made it, and it has the least compatibility issues with windows. Problem with this is that with an antivirus ranking so low on scores, why even have an antivirus to begin with?

As the coverage it provides, your better off not running a AV at all. I personally would rather deal with some (rare) incompatibility issues then end up being barely protected.

All in all, its your choice. I suggest you read up on each product out there, and make your own decision.

Cheers.