Proper Way to Run a System Cleaner

Hi folks,

My OS is Vista Home Prem. Sp1 64-bit. I have Avira + Comodo Firewall Pro + Comodo Memory Firewall + Comodo SafeSurf + SuperAntiSpyware + I believe Windows Defender as it comes with Vista.

I need to run a "System Cleaner" like Advanced SystemCare Free (ASC Free) ...

Q1: Do I have to turn off all of my Antivirus and Firewalls off before running ASC Free?

Q2: If not needed to Turn-Off all of them which ones needs to be turnedoff?

Q3: Or does it make any difference at all OFF or ON!?!? ASC Free or something like CCleaner will do their job anyway!

Thanks!

G!

 

Not familiar with Advanced System Care, so I don't know what its "cleaning." You should be fine with just running it, it will most likely prompt you if it wants you to exit all open apps.

 

Hi McGrady,

I have been told that "ASC Free" is kind of CCleaner & Registry Mechanic ... all in one ... except it does a lot more!

Thanks!

G!

 

If its compacting the registry, then you should exit all open apps. You can exit everything as a pre-caution before you run ASC...If you are scared your system is going to get infected while their off, turn off your internet..lol

 

I used to use Advanced System Care, but then they changed it for the worse and it started causing a lot of problems. It started changing things that I did not want to be changed-without warning, so I removed it.

I like CCleaner. It seems to be a lot less problematic for me. It does not interfere with the programs and you can dial in what you want it to not remove.
The big thing is to set it up the way that you want it to work in the options menus.

 

Hi Jakpro,

Bless your heart for your post! THANKS!

I just installed the ASC Free 3.1.1 and I think it has/might have a "Spyware" function in it ... since when it asked me to make a "Back-Up of My Registry" ... an application called "COMPS.EXE" started hogging my resources and ASC Free never completed the Registry Back-Up ... so I stopped the process using the Task Manager.

I then googled "COMP S.EXE" ... well there is application called "COMP.EXE" but not COMP S.

And PrevX AntiSpyware company was the only one which identified COMPS.EXE as a No-No application.

I was surprised that Avira or McAfee or Norton and any other reputable software don't even have anything about this .exe file.

But, I am removing it and using CCleaner. This is going to be my first time ... really I just want to clean up all of AnyDVD-HD trace from my laptop. The Program STINKS big time and it is a Total Waste of Money.

Thanks again!

G!