A friend of mine recommended this to me.

Cainkane1 · 5th November 2009, 04:36 AM

http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-Sy...?tag=mncol;pop

Does anyybody in here know anything about this? My friend is a IT expert.

Dancing David · 5th November 2009, 05:23 AM

Probably want to ask in the Computer's section.

Should be okay.

Careyp74 · 5th November 2009, 06:09 AM

Here is a list of all the free tools I use:
MyDefrag for all of my defragging,
Eusing Registry Cleaner
Eusing Registry Defrag (does more than regular defrag)
Spybot S&D for threat searches
AVG Virus free edition.

Many of these have settings for running scheduled scans, which the one you are asking about doesn't. I set everything up to update and run all while I am asleep.

ETA: I have found that the more a program does, the less it is on top of things. I keep all my functions separated into different programs.

negativ · 5th November 2009, 08:59 PM

Generally, if you don't know why you need it (especially if this is still the case after someone has recommended it), you probably don't need it.

The Central Scrutinizer · 5th November 2009, 10:30 PM

CCleaner

Careyp74 · 6th November 2009, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by negativ

Generally, if you don't know why you need it (especially if this is still the case after someone has recommended it), you probably don't need it.

Depends on the person. Anyone in my family with computer problems (slow boot, running slow, crashes, viruses, admedia, etc...) wouldn't know what it is, but definitely needs it.

ETA: Not recommending that specific program, just a generalization.

Dancing David · 6th November 2009, 06:00 AM

CCleaner
ATF cleaner
Defraggler
Malwarebytes

And a security package.

Also for the more techy
MajorGeeks Malware Removal Guide

JWideman · 6th November 2009, 06:51 AM

Multiple tools > suite of tools
For being completely free, it's not a bad suite. But even the BEST suite isn't as good as the individual tools.

5th November 2009, 04:36 AM	#1
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5th November 2009, 05:23 AM	#2
Dancing David Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18,357	Probably want to ask in the Computer's section. Should be okay.
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5th November 2009, 06:09 AM	#3
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Here is a list of all the free tools I use: MyDefrag for all of my defragging, Eusing Registry Cleaner Eusing Registry Defrag (does more than regular defrag) Spybot S&D for threat searches AVG Virus free edition. Many of these have settings for running scheduled scans, which the one you are asking about doesn't. I set everything up to update and run all while I am asleep. ETA: I have found that the more a program does, the less it is on top of things. I keep all my functions separated into different programs.
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6th November 2009, 05:53 AM	#6
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by negativ Generally, if you don't know why you need it (especially if this is still the case after someone has recommended it), you probably don't need it. Depends on the person. Anyone in my family with computer problems (slow boot, running slow, crashes, viruses, admedia, etc...) wouldn't know what it is, but definitely needs it. ETA: Not recommending that specific program, just a generalization.

6th November 2009, 06:00 AM	#7
Dancing David Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18,357	CCleaner ATF cleaner Defraggler Malwarebytes And a security package. Also for the more techy MajorGeeks Malware Removal Guide
	__________________ Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blast on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us.- Walt Kelly wow Mr.Philospher, you need some custard poured over your head mayhaps? -kittynh "Exhibit 1338A as to why the Politics forum is "where rational thought goes to die."-Carlitos

6th November 2009, 06:51 AM	#8
JWideman Muse Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 578	Multiple tools > suite of tools For being completely free, it's not a bad suite. But even the BEST suite isn't as good as the individual tools.
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