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    Advanced WindowsCare

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 31337, Jul 8, 2006.

  1. 31337

    31337 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I was just trying to see if anyone else has tried this.
    if so, do u find it useful ?
     
    31337, Jul 8, 2006
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  2. ZenPirate

    ZenPirate Newbie

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    Are you talking about OneCare? If so, I've been a beta tester of it since the initial release. Here's what i like about it:
    - Not resource heavy
    - Backup/Restore functionality
    - It stays out of your way while doing it's job.
    - Customer support is surprisingly good, for a Microsoft product.

    There's a 90 day free trial available, so you can try it if you want.
     
    ZenPirate, Jul 8, 2006
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  3. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    No, AWC is a stand alone program for fixing and optimizing Windows.

    I'm using the new Beta of the AWC 2.0. I've been using the program for about 6 months, and I like it. I run it every now and then, and it does a great job of finding and fixing errors. The new beta includes spyware detection and removal and MUCH more advanced problem solving.

    Bottom line: there's no risk here, it's a great program!

    Check it out here: http://www.iobit.com/
     
    ttupa, Jul 9, 2006
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  4. 31337

    31337 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    ZenPirate no i was asking about the AWC,maybe ill try Onecare in the near future.
    ttupa yeah it seems fine. was using it for 2 days now
    thanks guys :D
     
    31337, Jul 9, 2006
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  5. ZenPirate

    ZenPirate Newbie

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    I hadn't heard of this program, so I'm going to check it out now.
     
    ZenPirate, Jul 9, 2006
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    JMiles Notebook Consultant

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    I saw this product at BestBuy last night and was thinking of purchasing it. But I purchased Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 instead. If anyone tries this out let me know how it is.

    Justin.
     
    JMiles, Jul 9, 2006
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    This is not security software. If that was what you were looking for, then you were right to get something else. AWC is designed to detect and correct windows problems. The program is good for fixes on the registry, general optimization, SOME spyware, and temp file/privacy.
     
    ttupa, Jul 9, 2006
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  8. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Advanced WindowsCare is an awesome program. When I first got my laptop I ran it and saw a 20% boost in responsiveness and speed. The best part is:
    - its free
    - it works well, completing numerous powerful tweaks
    - simple interface
    - no crap attached
     
    Bog, Jul 10, 2006
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