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  1. Posts : 31,465
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #21

    Stecyk said:
    ...the software seems too good to be true. That alone made me suspicious.
    I looking forward to reading others' opinions of Reimage.
    I wouldn't touch it, or any other 'tune up your PC' software. I do use CCleaner, but only for removing junk files - 'cleaning' the registry can be a recipe for disaster. This is a typical opinion...

    PCacceleratePro: junkware/scareware, or worse

    Reimage Repair: not much better; for basic computer users, such programs can cause more harm than good.

    Many of your stability issues may be the result of having run these (and similar) programs...
    Repair/Malware program
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  2. Posts : 78
    Windows 10 Pro - 64
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       #22

    Bree said:
    I wouldn't touch it, or any other 'tune up your PC' software. I do use CCleaner, but only for removing junk files - 'cleaning' the registry can be a recipe for disaster. This is a typical opinion...

    I purchased CCleaner along with some of the other products from Piriform back in 2015. Now I get monthy emails prompting me to buy the latest version. Yet, when I just opened up CCleaner Professional, it upgraded to the latest version v5.43.6522. I should use it again to get rid of junk in my temporary files.

    I had read in some online computer article that Macecraft Software was helpful. I ended up having to use a prior restore point. I learned my lesson about using software to tinker with or "optimize" the registry.

    On the flipside, what's everyone's favorite AV?

    I have been using Norton products for about thirty years. From reading comments in this thread, I am under the impression that Norton might not be the best. Because of this thread, I now have Malwarebytes installed, though not running. I understand that one should not run two antivirus software applications at the same time. If I have more issues again with viruses that Norton can't solve, then I will be inclined to disable Norton and pay for the professional version of Malwarebytes to solve the problem. I am still interested, however, in everyone else's opinion as to the better anti-virus applications.
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  3. Posts : 78
    Windows 10 Pro - 64
    Thread Starter
       #23

    So far, I am good. It's been over a week now.

    Thanks everyone for your help.
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  4. Posts : 31,465
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #24


    Thanks for the update.
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  5. Posts : 2,935
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #25

    Glad to hear you sorted it out. As for your query about favourite AV programs, just check the forum (it's a recurrent question) or open a new separate thread.
    Last edited by eLPuSHeR; 07 Jun 2018 at 12:57. Reason: minor typo
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  6. Posts : 78
    Windows 10 Pro - 64
    Thread Starter
       #26

    eLPuSHeR said:
    Glad to hear you sorted it out. As for your query about favourite AV programs, just check the forum (it's a recurrent question) or open a new separate thread.
    Thank you for your comment. I did a quick search on favorite AV programs. I am all set now.
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