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    Tune up utilities 2009 and its replacement

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sean473, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    Hi, I was using Tune up utilities 2009 when i had 32 bit vista but now with 64 bit windows 7 , tune up utilities refuses to install or work even when i use compatibility mode for vista SP2 , it doesn't work. Is there any program like tune up utilities which is as good as it and works on windows 7?
     
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    ajreynol Notebook Virtuoso

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    works for me. but the 2010 version will be out soon.
     
    ajreynol, Oct 16, 2009
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    and how do you exactly make it install in 64 bit windows 7? A mini-guide would be very helpful. Thanks.
     
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    worked fine for me. didn't need anything special. just clicked install. win7 x64.
     
    Lanaya, Oct 16, 2009
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    hustheman Notebook Evangelist

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    installs fine on mine, i just downloaded the trial and then i just installed it... Win7 RTM x64 from the Signature edition DVD
     
    hustheman, Oct 16, 2009
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  6. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Did you try other compatibility modes?

    You can also try this program: http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html#

    I used to use it in the days of XP, and it was quite good. However, just keep in mind that Vista and 7 have introduced a lot of self-diagnostic, maintenance, and troubleshooting services to Windows. Most of these tweaking programs out on the market now are just useless scams.
     
    Bog, Oct 18, 2009
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    swarmer, Oct 18, 2009
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    Rodster Merica

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    Absolutely agree with that. Tune Up Utilities does a pretty decent job for XP. I tried it on both OSes and Tune Up gave me the impression it did nothing for Vista. In fact as Swarmer said Vista does a nice job of doing certain tasks in auto mode, including defragging itself and updating it's hot zones automatically just like OSX. If you feel the need to use a tune up utility use CCleaner and it's free. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Oct 18, 2009
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