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    Has anyone here tried 'PC HEALTH ADVISOR'?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by crs1, Dec 28, 2011.

  1. crs1

    crs1 Notebook Geek

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    Just wondering if anyone has tried 'pc health advisor' as a registry cleaner, and their thoughts on the product
    It does offer quite a few other services to help keep your computer running smoothly, which I find appealing too.
    I currently use CCLEANER, which I like, but the above looks interesting too.

    Thanks...
     
    crs1, Dec 28, 2011
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    about 3 years ago there was a trojan virus incorporated into pc health advisor.
    im not saying this was the same one but i had to clean up 2 computers for people that had loaded it.
    if its an advert link on various websites telling you your computer needs a clean up and to run their free scan i wouldnt touch it with a bargepole.

    i still use cc reg cleaner and havnt had a problem yet with it.
     
    MrDJ, Dec 28, 2011
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  3. crs1

    crs1 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the input. Think I'll stick with CC too.
     
    crs1, Dec 30, 2011
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    What about Advanced System Care Free, I have used it for years and it`s great.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 31, 2011
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    jtmart007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I only use CCleaner because its never failed me, it's super lightweight and it "usually" gets everything I need cleaned up. That's just my 2 cents. I am narrow minded when it comes to software that touches registry and system temp.
     
    jtmart007, Jan 4, 2012
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    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I just tried to download this to see what its about and Avira flagged it. Dunno if that's a fluke or false alarm. I've only used CCleaner, it gets the job done.
     
    Metamorphical, Jan 4, 2012
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    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    Check out Glary Utilities.

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    Hiker, Jan 5, 2012
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