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« on: November 09, 2008, 01:46:18 PM » |
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I am needing your recommendations on some utilities that have been proved to be both effective and safe in the following catagories (either freeware or commercial):
Windows Cleaner
Registry Cleaner and Optimizer
Defrag & Optimizer
Secure delete of files and free space
Undelete and Recovery of deleted files
Thanks for your help.
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2008, 02:08:14 PM » |
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CCleaner(crap-cleaner),link at bottom is probably the most used Windows cleaner,explore the advanced settings for 35pass Gutmann cleaning. Also check out Revo uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/The list goes on if you search the forum a bit. Matty ps Look HERE |
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2008, 02:15:42 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2008, 02:38:26 PM » |
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Just wondering: why do you not like Zsoft that much? |
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2008, 02:41:20 PM » |
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I say it's better because it has
- more features
- it find left-over keys from previous deinstallations also...
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2008, 03:06:22 PM » |
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& why do you think NCleaner is better than CCleaner?
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2008, 03:13:15 PM » |
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& why do you think NCleaner is better than CCleaner?
nCleaner deletes more. Though CCleaner is safer  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2008, 03:23:23 PM » |
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& why do you think NCleaner is better than CCleaner?
Because : - it gives you tweaking abilities - ccleaner is for "less eXPerienced people" that don't know what to do with their computer or just people that want to stay safe Xan |
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2008, 04:47:02 PM » |
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Even though I generally recommend CCleaner, I suspect it has ruined the Windows Installer function on my dad's computer. I'm not sure though. Personally I've used CCleaner hundreds of times without any problems whatsoever. For secure deleting of files and empty space, check out Eraser. It's also free. LA |
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2008, 06:24:12 PM » |
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Harddrive defrag: JkDefrag (free software)
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2008, 06:25:17 PM » |
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Glary Utilities, is the best in the west, because it has over 15 tools!!! it does: Windows Cleaner Registry Cleaner and Optimizer Defrag & Optimizer (registrie) Secure delete of files and free space Undelete and Recovery of deleted files and a lot moooooreeeeee......   |
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2008, 06:29:08 PM » |
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Hi bobicool
Does Glary Utilities have an option to backup and restore if you are not happy with what it cleans? What about an option as well to do a reg. backup before deleting?
Thanks
John
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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2008, 06:50:23 PM » |
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reg backup yes,
complete backup no. I recommend the windows backup.
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« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2008, 07:27:44 PM » |
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reg backup yes,
complete backup no. I recommend the windows backup.
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2008, 04:47:40 PM » |
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Wow!
Thanks so much for all the great advise and leads on good apps.
On another forum, someone suggested jv16 Power Tools as well as Glary Utilities. I know that jv16 is not free, and that is OK.
I am wondering which is most effective and safest in dealing with the registry either Glary or jv16?
All replies will be appreciated.
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