In my last post I talked about some measures that I’ve taken to speed up my WordPress blog and while this is something I have to do every now and again I’m lucky enough not to have to worry about my PC. I used to worry about it some time back when I used to take ages deleting old files and stuff in order to get the old gal to go a little faster but now I’ve got a little utility to do it for me.
The program I use is called TuneUp Utilities and I’ve set it up to scan my computer every Friday. So, every Friday at 5.15 pm it searches the hard drive and corrects any registry problems, removes invalid shortcuts, frees up disk space and optimizes hard disk performance. As you can see from the following image of the start page although my PC is fully optimized
I have one problem that threatens my overall computer health. Clicking on the link tells me that I haven’t checked the hard drive for errors over the last three months and that I should check it for errors using Tuneup Disk Doctor which it’s now doing as I write this post.
I admit it, I’ve been slack because although it does a rudimentary cleanup of the system during it’s weekly checkup I do need to manually optimize it occasionally just so as to make sure it doesn’t delete files that I still need.
What I like most about it is it’s ease of use as everything works at a click of the mouse and whenever it comes across a problem it tells me clearly what it is and gives me a selection of solutions that will resolve the problem that is easy to follow. Just as an example, as part of the optimization process it presented me with a list of programs that were rarely used and upon my order removed them from the computer. A whole lot easier than going through the ‘Add Remove Programs’ Windows option.
So, just to summarize here are some of the tasks that TuneUp Utilities will do for you.
- Secure data protection
- Reliable data recovery
- Dependable registry cleaning
- User friendly controls
- Simple and thorough 1-click maintenance
- Individual Windows styling
If your computer isn’t running at it’s optimum level perhaps it’s time you tackled the problem by utilizing TuneUp Utilities arsenal and what better way than by making use of their free trial offer.
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I have a Mac … it’s as fast now as it was 2+ years ago when I got it!
The fact that I just did a “clean install” of a new operating system probably helps. But you get the idea. :-)
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Clean install always work wonders Todd but I hate them and will only do it when forced to. This program manages to keep things going really well so I haven’t had to worry about one so I’m happy.
actually, now that I think about it, the kids have a windows desktop computer that’s about 4 years old … I might just have to jump on there and download the trial of this program.
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Let me know how it goes. It will be interesting to see how it works on an older computer.
How do you know when a program like that is the answer or if you just need to add more space??
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Hey Spooky, if you know you have programs you’re not going to use it’s easy enough to remove them. If you also have a lot of movie, music or image files on your computer it’s probably also a good idea to move them all over to an external drive.
What this program will do for you is find all those files that are no longer needed or that are added to your computer via your internet travels. I know mine removers over 20-30 megs a week, imagine if how that would pile up over time?
Give the sample one a shot. I don’t know what limitations it has, if any, but it wouldn’t hurt to try.
Hope all is good with you guys.
Really appreciate this reminder. I know it has been ages since I last did some maintenance on my computer
I’ll most likely do it using that program. The possibility of it deleting files I still used is quite scary though, so I’ll keep in mind your tip to do manual checking using that software
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To date it hasn’t deleted any necessary files Julius. I was actually referring to was the fact that it allowed me to remove programs that didn’t seem important due to lack of use. It presents you with the program and asks for your input as to what to do.
How long have you been using it? Anything with “registry cleaner” in it, scares me. lol
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Hey Dennies,
I am using tune up from past 2 years and it’s awesome tool..
Don’t worry it will not scares..you.. :D lol!!
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Looks like you beat me to the punch Dev and it’s good to know that it’s working so well for you.
I’ve been using it for about a year now Dennis and I’m very happy with it.
I’m also using Tuneup Utility, it’s perfect solution for me to take control on unwanted patches in my PC.
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It’s especially good for people such as myself that need help in getting the computer to run smoothly, otherwise I would be stuck with doing the basics and I reckon I’d be stuffing even those somewhat. lol
I’ve used this on a previous computer and it worked great. I recently bought a new Mac and keep anything big on an external hard drive. Thanks for the reminder because I know this is something everyone should have on their computer.
Not a problem Aaron, and sometimes it’s good posting the obvious simply because it may not be all that obvious to a lot of people.
Good info my friend.I’ll check it out. Have an old PC which works ok, but a little slow. Probably needs looking at but have other uses for the money it would cost.
peter
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Let me know how you go Peter.
LOL I used to scan my computer like all the time and then my brother told me that too much scanning is bad for the computer’s health. lol I guess I got a bit paranoid and in effect made it a lot worse for my trusted computer buddy. Guess there has to be a balance to everything.
I’m not sure that’s entirely true Michelle. Imagine the havoc that would occur if you stopped scanning for viruses and an infection caused you to lose all your data.
It seems a nice utility, I am using Toshiba Qosmio laptop, which has 4 processors to handle the hard work, probably I will not need that at the mean time, but who knows what’s hidden in the future?! ;)
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Mine’s only got the two and I know it helped me speed things up a lot, but what I like best about it is that it helps me to maintain the general health of my computer.
Well I have used and still using Tune Up Utilities, well it is effective yet affordable, it usually comes with 1 license for 3 PC’s. You should try it for yourselves.
Thanks Angelo, just goes to show I should have read the docs, didn’t know about the one license for 3 PC’s. That’s pretty good.
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I use tuneup as well. I am using the newest version and I love how the program checks how I use the computer and makes adjustments in prioties certain programs are given.
Of course you have to be careful to not go overboard and fill your computer with programs to speed it up, because you will just slow your computer down.
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True, but then why would anyone get more than one program to speed up their computer. One is all you would really need.