PC Speed Test

[Borntolose]

I found this program called SpeedUpMyPC, which claims to find and fix issues that slow down your computer. And according to my Anti-Virus, it isn't a virus.
So, does anyone use it? Is it any good?

 

[megamanenm]

I quickly googled it and it doesn't seem to be a virus.

 

[TheComedown]

I doubt its much, it probably just runs defrags and disk clean ups, nothing that windows doesn't already have tools for.

Edit: Had a quick look at a review, it appears to mostly make suggestions for optimization that advanced users can/already do without this software.

 

[Divine-Devil]

I personally use the program, but my advice is that you shouldn't get into these sorts of programs if you don't know what you're doing. Mucking around with registry keys and such can have a negative impact if you choose to delete the wrong thing.

Now, SUMP: It's a decent program, but don't take the extra "registry fixes" it comes with. Just the no-bells-or-whistles package does fine. Carefully select what you want it to clean.

For the not-so-advanced user however, I'd recommend a safer, free alternative - Ccleaner.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
Go to that link, and get the 1mb or so program. It's very useful, deletes temporary files and can safely remove obsolete registry information without worry.

But until you gain more knowledge of these things, I'd advise you to be cautious.

PS: Windows defragmenter is also good!

 

[Fenring]

wow my computer is fast....finally. finallyfast.com

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of this. Maybe you should try downloading some gigs from the Internet.

 

[Divine-Devil]

Also, make sure you research the program that you're downloading.

wow my computer is fast....finally. finallyfast.com

Case in point, that program is a massive virus. Watch for scams.