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    System Cleaning Utitlities?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bryank89, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. bryank89

    bryank89 Notebook Guru

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    Any programs out there that will clean a system of redundant files and folders and invalid links and the like? Preferably freeware but I don't mind paying for software if it'll do a significantly better job than any available freeware. User friendliness is also desired.

    Thanks,
    Bryan
     
    bryank89, Jul 14, 2007
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    CCleaner will certainly help. It's a great free program.
     
    bmwrob, Jul 14, 2007
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    Matisse Notebook Guru

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    Check for JV16 PowerTools.
     
    Matisse, Jul 14, 2007
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  4. shaheenarshan

    shaheenarshan Notebook Deity

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    well there are many softwares out there that may aid you
    one thats certainly worth mentioning is Ccleaner as mentiuoned above u can download it along with other useful utilities here
     
    shaheenarshan, Jul 14, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    Although CCleaner is good, System Mechanic is much more comprehensive
     
    hehe299792458, Jul 14, 2007
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I use both crap cleaner and Toni Arts Easy Cleaner.
     
    Padmé, Jul 14, 2007
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  7. KnightUnit

    KnightUnit Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows Washer
     
    KnightUnit, Jul 14, 2007
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    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I use Windows Washer and CCleaner.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Jul 14, 2007
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    dicecca112 Notebook Consultant

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    CCleaner, free. System Mechanic back in the day when it was first release used to hose windows systems rather often. I shyed away from it because of that.
     
    dicecca112, Jul 14, 2007
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    sanpabloguy Notebook Deity

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    I tried this tonight. I'll add this full disclosure info:

    1. The trial version only cleans 10 items.
    2. The registered version costs $29.95. If you want a refund, they refund only $19.95 (they keep $10 as a "bank processing fee").

    After purchasing and downloading the registered version, it did not work (the trial version did, however). It would stop at the splash screen and Windows would throw a "had to close this program/send an error report" message.

    The support FAQs are limited. I've written to the owner/developer (including the text of the error report) requesting either a fix for a full refund.

    When there's a resolution, I'll post back.
     
    sanpabloguy, Jul 15, 2007
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    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    System64, Jul 15, 2007
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