Fix/Optimize

[Guest]

In an effort to eliminate "customize your settings" runonce on my IE7, I ran
across several "optimizers" and PC "doctors". In running a free trial
version, I lost numerous windows files and had to restore from a safe start.
My question is not if I need the optimizer/fix program, but, who is safe to
buy such program from? Since I can't seem to find a Microsoft program that
fixes these type problems. These free scan programs shows thousands of
problems on my notebook and with its performance, I tend to believe them.
TANX!

 

[Rock]

In an effort to eliminate "customize your settings" runonce on my IE7, I
ran
across several "optimizers" and PC "doctors". In running a free trial
version, I lost numerous windows files and had to restore from a safe
start.
My question is not if I need the optimizer/fix program, but, who is safe
to
buy such program from? Since I can't seem to find a Microsoft program that
fixes these type problems. These free scan programs shows thousands of
problems on my notebook and with its performance, I tend to believe them.
TANX!

I suggest you stay away from all these optimizer programs, in particular do
not run a registry cleaner. Just search in this newsgroup for posts on that
topic to see it fully discussed. In addition here is one link to an on
going discussion on that issue:

http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...3eb-7037-4d4f-bde1-d8efee1f1420&lang=en&cr=us

If you have a problem you can't fix, post it to an appropriate newsgroup.
For example for for internet explorer questions post to here:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...3eb-7037-4d4f-bde1-d8efee1f1420&lang=en&cr=us

On the left of that page is a list of all MS public newsgroups.

 

[Newbie Coder]

Bobby,

I wouldn't suggest using a registry cleaner etc because you can run them
twice once after the other & they still find things

The optimiser applications won't help too much. Some 'may' do a few registry
tweaks that maybe beneficial but that's really about it & if you study the
Windows 2000 registry in the resourse kit then you will descover these
tweaks for yourself. The majority of the 2000 registry is the same as XP &
the reference can be found here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2rkbook/regentry.mspx?mfr=true

Before making changes please back up the registry beforehand & be careful

 

[Rock]

I suggest you stay away from all these optimizer programs, in particular
do not run a registry cleaner. Just search in this newsgroup for posts on
that topic to see it fully discussed. In addition here is one link to an
on going discussion on that issue:

http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...3eb-7037-4d4f-bde1-d8efee1f1420&lang=en&cr=us

If you have a problem you can't fix, post it to an appropriate newsgroup.
For example for for internet explorer questions post to here:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...3eb-7037-4d4f-bde1-d8efee1f1420&lang=en&cr=us

On the left of that page is a list of all MS public newsgroups.

Oops, gave you the same link to the internet explorer newsgroup twice.

Here is the link for the discussion on registry cleaners
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm

 

[Nobody]

You get what you pay for.
http://www.compareregistrycleaners.com/?gclid=CK7M9M2d-YsCFQQRYwodEThJaw
http://registry-cleaners.6starreviews.com/?refer=GoRCre&keyword=registry cleaner review

Research it and don't just use "Bobs super cleaner" just because it is free and they tell you, that you need it.
That is why the have "Consumers Guides".

It is good to do all these on a regular basis.
General Maintenance.

1. Do a Custom Update every once in a while to update items that are not "Critical"
http://www2.skidmore.edu/it/students/cupdates.html
2. Run Disk Cleanup
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
3. Remove Windows Update Unintall to free up hard disk space (*Not necessary unless you are running out of disk space*)
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/can_i_delete_the_contents_of_windows_ntuninstall.html
4. Clean Internet Explorer History, Cookies, etc.
http://www.ie-vista.com/history.html
5. Disk Defragmenter
http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_defragmenter_utility.htm
6. Run Spybot
http://www.safer-networking.org/
7. Run Adaware
http://www.spybot.info
8. Run your Antivirus tool or an online tool
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
9. Run your Nifty Registry Cleaner
XXXXXXXXXXXX
10. System File Checker
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html
11. View Event Log for Errors
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427

That should keep it optimized and eliminate most problems.


HTH,

 

[mikeyhsd]

it would be much easier and less problem causing to just allow the run once customize to run.
if you do not want to customize anything, just ok out of it.



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In an effort to eliminate "customize your settings" runonce on my IE7, I ran
across several "optimizers" and PC "doctors". In running a free trial
version, I lost numerous windows files and had to restore from a safe start.
My question is not if I need the optimizer/fix program, but, who is safe to
buy such program from? Since I can't seem to find a Microsoft program that
fixes these type problems. These free scan programs shows thousands of
problems on my notebook and with its performance, I tend to believe them.
TANX!

 

[Newbie Coder]

Nobody,

Why have you changed your Adaware link to the Spybot homepage link (your no.
7) & kept the safe networking as Spybot (your no. 6)?

I see you never followed my other suggestions with the other numbered links

--
Newbie Coder
(It's just a name)

You get what you pay for.
http://www.compareregistrycleaners.com/?gclid=CK7M9M2d-YsCFQQRYwodEThJaw
http://registry-cleaners.6starreviews.com/?refer=GoRCre&keyword=registry cleaner review

Research it and don't just use "Bobs super cleaner" just because it is free
and they tell you, that you need it.
That is why the have "Consumers Guides".

It is good to do all these on a regular basis.
General Maintenance.

1. Do a Custom Update every once in a while to update items that are not
"Critical"
http://www2.skidmore.edu/it/students/cupdates.html
2. Run Disk Cleanup
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
3. Remove Windows Update Unintall to free up hard disk space (*Not necessary
unless you are running out of disk space*)
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/can_i_delete_the_contents_of_windows_ntuninstall.html
4. Clean Internet Explorer History, Cookies, etc.
http://www.ie-vista.com/history.html
5. Disk Defragmenter
http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_defragmenter_utility.htm
6. Run Spybot
http://www.safer-networking.org/
7. Run Adaware
http://www.spybot.info
8. Run your Antivirus tool or an online tool
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
9. Run your Nifty Registry Cleaner
XXXXXXXXXXXX
10. System File Checker
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html
11. View Event Log for Errors
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427

That should keep it optimized and eliminate most problems.


HTH,

 

[Guest]

I'm new at this computer stuff and can't find how to rate, but, this helps.
Thank You

 

[Guest]

Don't know how to rate yet, but, this is a very informative help. Thank You!

 

[Guest]

Don't know how to rate your response, but, this is a great help. Also, have
you read other responses to my question? There are three of you who give
different links, some people like to know of different varities. Thank You!

 

[Nobody]

Hi Newbie,

Why have you changed your Adaware link to the Spybot homepage link (your no.
7) & kept the safe networking as Spybot (your no. 6)?

I made a mistake. I posted the correct link in the wrong place.
I am done posting for now anyways.
I have other things to do.
Go ahead use them or don't use them.

I see you never followed my other suggestions with the other numbered links

I use those tools and find them to be useful.
I have no idea why their is so much diifficulty using Registry Cleaners.
I have been using them for 10 years and never had a problem.

I am a bit curious about something.
Have you used a Registry Cleaner and found that it caused errors?
Are you not recommending it because others just don't know how to use them correctly
or are just using the wrong ones?