After the scan with avg it listed 200+ registry issues but stated it sould only clean like five. Is having 2 different scanners harmful to a computer (just having them on there)
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Anyone know of a free virus and registry cleaner thats good? I tried one that said "free" ?
September 9, 2009
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Clean Registry and Optimize PC
I agree with many computer experts such as Chris Pirillo, and Leo Laporte, that you should not use Registry cleaners. These programs can tweak your computer, but the possible damage you could do with these powerful programs could cause you to have to reinstall Windows.
however there is a report and if you want to use one the best free one rated is Easy Cleaner as mentioned in this report
http://www.windowssecrets.com/comp/070301
(just make sure you backup your registry before making any changes)
As for Antivirus the most popular and the highest rated are not the same, I have cleaned up many virus ridden pc’s with AVG supposedly protecting them. I now recommend Avira’s Antivir FREE based on how they do on test such as av-comparitives which test these programs
here’s a side by side comparison of AVG, Avast, and Antivir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhXZo3dHulc
the other two pieces of free software I would add is Malwarebytes, http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html and SuperAntispyware http://www.download.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol to clean your pc from spyware.
for antivirus : avira
download here for free http://guides4internet.blogspot.com/
there’s also some good free registry cleaner there
ccleaner http://www.ccleaner.com
Antivirus
ESET Smart Security go download a trial and get the full verson from nod321.com u get free username and pass so u can upgrade it every 5 months not wait 30 days and then bye eset.
And Malwarebytes
Cleaner
CCleaner
TuneUp Utilities 2009
get that software off your computer.they want you to pay to get 195 plus problems right?go to uninstall programs and uninstall.download wise registry cleaner.lets you know which programs are safe and not safe to uninstall.try avira antivirus.
For Antivirus:
Avast second highest detection rate from AVG Avira
ANtispyware: Malawarebytes
Firewall: Comodo!! It is the best
with this you are protected
registry cleaner CCleaner
get firefox and WOT( web of trust)
firefox is way safer than IE
you will be protected with all this
i use avg it works pretty well and it tells you when you use a search engine if the site is safe or not with a check or an X and its free! 🙂
http://www.ccleaner.com
free, simple, effective
i used anti male ware and it removed all my threats and my computer started to work just fine.
u may need to pay for full cleaning.
pc optimizer for free scan:
http://www.problemap.com/problemap/optimizer/
For Antivirus:
avast! Antivirus 4.8 Home
MalwareBytes AntiMalware
Registry Cleaner:
CCleaner
Auslogics Boostspeed
You can have as many antispyware scanners but don’t get more than 1 antivirus. Registry cleaners are ok.
Two of the best registry cleaners out there are Ccleaner and Glarysoft.com. Glary Utility’s
Sorry’ But there is no such thing as a good free anti virus. Some people on here will try to lead you to believe that free AV’s will keep your computer safe. They will not. You can’t get something for nothing. If you want one that really works do some research. You can do it right here on answers and you will find posting after posting where AVG’ AVAST didn’t stop a virus/spy ware/ Trojan infection. At the most what they will do is detect it but it will not remove it. The job of a good anti virus is not to detect it once it’s on your machine. It’s job is to stop it from getting in and on your hard drive. Once it’s on your machine it’s to late. If you want a good one that really works as advertised your gonna have to pay for it. Right now the only one out there that is doing as advertised is Kaspersky products like Kaspersky itself or Defender Pro powered by Kaspersky. I am telling you this from experience. Free AV’s like AVG and AVAST are a joke. Don’t rely on them. They have no proactive defense. That in itself should be a huge turnoff when it comes to choosing a AV. Who in there right mind would want a AV that can be disabled by a hacker/ viruse/Trojan’ You name it. If it can be disabled it’s worthless. If it can’t stop a infection before it gets into you machine and on your hard drive it’s worthless.