Phoenix Software Updates

no, for that you need: GWX Control Panel v1.7.4.1

 

I don't think that's what he is talking about, I think he means auto-*UPDATE*, not upgrade.

The GWX upgrade has been pulled from Windows 7/8 and is no more.

He wants a tool to stop the Windows Update from running, and forcing updates... is there such a tool that actually works?

 

O&O ShutUp10 should do the trick or Set Wi-Fi to Metered connections

 

Or, solve all of the Windows 10 problems by reinstalling Windows 8.1 or Windows 7

 

Adobe Flash Player updated to v23.0.0.205
Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller updated to v23.0.0.205
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool updated to v15.0.19.0 (2016.10.26)

 

Yes you are right, I meant auto update to be turned off from the background. I love windows 7, but I dont think Alienware 17r3 has all compatible drivers with windows 7

 

Buy a cheap Win 7 license(if you haven't one from before) and try. Search the web and maybe other people have solution for you. I mean almost 100%, people with your machine have done it.

 

Garmin Express updated to v4.2.0.0

 

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility updated to v6.2.0.17

@Papusan

 

Still NO thanks. But be my gest and try it See you later today. Hope you get results And the released notes?

 

do you want to infect my taptop with a virus?

 

You will receive a new taptop soon. Shouldn't be a problem Be my gest and Guinea Pig Not that I will use it Maybe your laptop fans will work better

 

ReClock DirectShow Filter updated to v1.9

@Georgel @ssj92

 

@Phoenix: iTunes 12.5.x and firefox 49.x is already available to download.

 

I'll add iTunes shortly but I don't entertain Firefox updates as the Mozilla clowns think it's cool to release a new browser version everyday

 

Because of FF updating every day I moved my updating style to Ubuntu wherein I update FF when ubuntu releases a new major version of FF version. I love @MG its my GoTo site and the first thing I check during every browsing session.

 

naisu!

Reclock can come in handy if you don't Gsync. If you madVR + Gsync, you don't need to run reclock anymore, or so it seems!
Happy video!

 

thanks, I didn't know that but I thought GSYNC syncs the frames per second to the monitor refresh rate and has nothing to do with Audio where ReClock comes in handy

I've been visiting MajorGeeks daily since more than 7 years, the reason I like them is that they offer the most comprehensive updates list so I can get all the latest stuff from one place. Now I'm an editor there so I help with the updates there

iTunes updated to v12.5.2

Windows 10 updated to v14393.351

Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB3197954) MSU
http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._74819c01705e7a4d0f978cc0fbd7bed6240642b0.msu

Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (KB3197954) MSU
http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._71319a1cc17dc9c90b0f2f6fe17074535c6f715d.msu


Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10 Version 1607 (KB3201860):
http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._24554636e7df888cc5aa41686977cc331879ec25.msu
http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._6a48d86d889dd02837a302e1218f9d85e0fdb9fc.msu


This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update. Key changes include:

• Improved reliability of Internet Explorer 11, Start, File Explorer, action center, graphics, and the Windows kernel.
• Addressed issue that was causing System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Management Console to crash in State view.
• Addressed connectivity issue from a 32-bit application to a Remote Desktop Gateway that doesn’t have HTTP tunneling enabled.
• Addressed issue of updates not being restored when doing a system reset, even if those updates were permanently installed.
• Addressed issue that was causing domain logon attempts to fail on a Windows 10 Pro device after upgrading from Windows 10 Home.
• Addressed issue that was causing failed logon counts of non-admin users without network logon permissions to be counted as cumulative, resulting in devices going into BitLocker recovery more frequently.
• Improved support for websites by updating the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list.
• Improved support for IT administrators using Group Policy to block users updating the operating system from Windows Update.
• Improved reliability and stability of the notification framework for enabling contextual notifications in File Explorer.
• Addressed an issue that prevented System Center Configuration Manager from performing inventory uploads via Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) when Encrypting File System (EFS) has been disabled.
• Addressed additional issues with USB, Wi-Fi, clustering, setup, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, licensing, PowerShell, Component Object Model (COM), Windows kernel, graphics, and Bluetooth.

For more information about the complete list of affected files, see KB3197954.

 

What do u suggest is the best utility to undervolt my CPU?

 

I prefer ThrottleStop. First make ok settings in Bios. Then tune your settings with TS afterwards.

Download 4.3.0 Stable/Final

 

FlashFXP updated to v5.4.0 Build 3950
nVIDIA GeForce Experience updated to v3.1.0.52
VMware Player updated to v12.5.1 Build 4542065
MSI Afterburner updated to v4.30



@Mr. Fox
do we need this bro?

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 v1.0.0.1029

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/26103/Intel-Turbo-Boost-Max-Technology-3-0

 

6700K doesn't support Turbo boost 3

 

@Papusan: Does increasing boost ratio for one core improve single threaded perf? For example, I have a i7 6700HQ, If I use XTU or TS to set clock modulation to the max(35X) on 1st and 2nd cores , will I see huge benefits in single core perf.?

 

Probably same ****ty as turbo boost on graphics. You like that tech?

If your laptop Manufacturer doesn't use this throttling tech, you don't need to use clock modulation(don't need to tick the box). 6700Hq is a fully locked processor. Best bet is Under volt, so your processor will have lower power usage under load and your processor can work longer with maxed clockspeed.

 

Laptop Manufacturer is Alienware and model is 15 r2. So far, XTU scores are 965 at default, 955 at -100mV undervolt and 950 for -150mV offset respectively. I'm going to fresh install my pc this week so I can undervolt a little more at -200 mV or so.

 

Remember a too low core voltage can decrease performance You need to find the middle way. Also Wprime 1024M stress test, Cinebench R11.5 and R15 is very good benchmarks tests. Especially Wprime. Same also the old 3DM11. XTU bench relying too much on ram.

 

Okay,thanks for the heads up. I'm seeing ways in order to get good battery life and breaking 12hr battery life. One more thing which tool is better XTU or TS?

 

Yeah, we are a bit of topic in this thread. I prefer TS. XTU is bloated and use unnecessary processor cycles. Good luck

 

FastStone Image Viewer updated to v6.0

SanDisk SSD Dashboard updated to v1.4.4.4

Display Driver Uninstaller updated to v17.0.3.0

EagleGet updated to v2.0.4.17

 

Guru3D RTSS Rivatuner Statistics Server v6.5.0 Final/Stable
http://www.guru3d.com/files-get/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download,11.html

 

Uplay updated to v24.0.1.5001

iTunes updated to v12.5.3

NVFlash updated to v5.328.0

O&O ShutUp10 updated to v1.4.1384

 

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool updated to v15.0.19.0 (2016.11.02)

 

MiniTool Partition Wizard Free (link is broken)

 

fixed, thanks

O&O ShutUp10 updated to v1.4.1384.1

Notepad++ updated to v7.2

Chrome Cleanup Tool updated to v13.79.1

 

@Phoenix can you please put in the new benchmark from the developers of 3DMark <Futuremark FurMark v1.0.1227> in OP
http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/futuremark-vrmark-download.html

 

ok

@Mr. Fox

Action! updated to v2.0.0

 

ParkControl updated to v1.1.6.0

I wonder what you all think of it:

https://bitsum.com/parkcontrol/



FlashFXP updated to v5.4.0 Build 3952

 

Is this a replacement to throttlestop?

 

no, 2 totally diff. things.

This enables you to unpark all cores to they are immediately ready for action when required so the small lag from changing a core state from parked to unparked is eliminated.

I haven't tested this though so use it at your own risk

 

@Phoenix and @Papusan

What do you guys recommend for PDF reading? I ask because I would love to see if there is a good alternative to Adobe Extreme Bloatware Edition PDF reader (i.e. Acrobat). I have tried a few alternative but ultimately I find myself using Acrobat Reader due to some feature that isn't quite there. Would love to know if you have an opinion on this and if there is something worthy of the software list (or unworthy of Acrobat reader is the only real choice - curse you Adobe!).

 

Do not under any circumstance use Foxit Reader, it has built in PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Program)

Use this:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/pdf_xchange_viewer.html

I bought the Pro edition as it allows me to edit PDFs but the free version is awesome, no bloat, light, no PUPs or Viruses

I'll add this to the OP as well

 

Thank you for this!

BTW, I noticed you used sysinternals to examine an autorun file. Do you recommend it?

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

 

I don't use the sysinternals suite, just the Autoruns

It's in the OP. It's the best tool for managing startup items/services/tasks and getting rid of bloat

Example, after you disable Windows Defender which is one of the heaviest AVs out there, disable it startup items manually by typing defender in the filter:

 

Thanks on the tip on the acrobat reader I will change out the acrobat version on both my windows laptops (heaven knows my netbook desperately needs one)

 

Phoenix can you help me understand this graph. Isn't a higher impact score, the better it should be?

I remember back in windows 7, it was a consensus that microsoft security essentials is the lightest and does it job quite well. What changed? What is your recommended AV program then?

 

higher impact means higher impact! means heavier on your system

the lower the better

Windows Defender is the heaviest.

Heck even loading my software folder which contains a lot of portable apps that I've assigned custom icons to loads up in slow motion if I was using Windows Defender while the icons load instantly with any other AV. Let alone the total system drag I feel if I'm using Defender. The moment I disable it, I feel like I'm on turbo charged computer.

 

PrimoCache updated to v2.6.0

 

Thank you, disabled defender, looking for an alternative

 

For paid look no further than NOD32