imsoadude's Config

[imsoadude]

Removed Eusing RC, Auslogics RC and Tweaknow Powerpack due to a error while trying to update windows i restored all the backups the registry cleaner made and my problem was fixed. i think im going to leave registry cleaning to glary utilities from now on

[Tweak]

Removed Eusing RC, Auslogics RC and Tweaknow Powerpack due to a error while trying to update windows i restored all the backups the registry cleaner made and my problem was fixed. i think im going to leave registry cleaning to glary utilities from now on

Exactly why I do not suggest registry cleaners.

[imsoadude]

Yea, i see why not now, they can cause annoying problems

[techgeek88]

Yea, i see why not now, they can cause annoying problems

Never happened to me - but definitely do both CCleaner and Glary's registry then. Registry Cleaning is a must if you want to have a fast computer... Hence why I schedule appointments with my clients for twice a year DEEP cleaning and one some I do remote cleaning every 3 months with a few of the tools. Also reformatting once a year is a great idea for performance. I do it on my clients computers. Just backup, and run out and get the latest Windows, wipe the drive, and reinstall everything from scratch. If there is no new OS's out, then just use their latest disc. Vista is a horrible OS and XP isn't that great. I've migrated all of my home customers to 7 and most of my business customers are on 7, some have legacy machines that I put XP on. Vista is like the plague. Avoid it and ban it from your computers!

I've had zero issues with those programs - and I'm going to advocate their usage. You also need to know that you CAN exclude registry entries from cleaning. Anyone with half of a brain would know that.

Registry cleaning = Super-duper fast computer. It keeps the computer like everyday is the first day out of the box. I clean once or twice a week with all of my cleaners and do CCleaner a couple times a day. It's the recommended amount for speed and smooth performance according to many experts and authorities (myself included). If you want to use CC and Glary, use BOTH and make sure you use Glary's registry defragging option and also make sure both apps clean the registry. One by itself doesn't get everything. There is a great video online about registry cleaning too, called "Cleaning My Computer Tutorial", put together by "languy99" that goes over most of this stuff here. He is a great reviewer (although he does have a thing for Comodo, and that's fine as I'm the same way about Kaspersky).

Oh well! Regardless - make sure you do CC once a day and Glary at least a couple times a week. It's very important. Also reg defrag with Glary once a week too. And disk defrag as well. Just FYI!

Not to rag on you imsoadude - this isn't directed at you! But get back to KIS man. 2012 will blow your mind!

[Tweak]

Yea, i see why not now, they can cause annoying problems

Indeed they can, now imagine the potential number of problems that could arise with so many clients using a similar program, surely problems could creep up and obviously people aren't always able to resolve their own problems which leaves those that repair systems with extra work that could have easily have been prevented. Now it isn't ideal to have someone come in for or to go out to 1,000 people and basically work their computers for them so when you see problems often enough and have no desire to trouble your clients then I'd sooner just fore go the registry cleaning. Like any other situation one person will always feel one way strongly and another will disagree and go the other, this seems one of those moments and I don't do the bickering thing (not that anyone here is or would) I will just say everyone should do whatever works best for them.

[techgeek88]

Yea, i see why not now, they can cause annoying problems

Indeed they can, now imagine the potential number of problems that could arise with so many clients using a similar program, surely problems could creep up and obviously people aren't always able to resolve their own problems which leaves those that repair systems with extra work that could have easily have been prevented. Now it isn't ideal to have someone come in for or to go out to 1,000 people and basically work their computers for them so when you see problems often enough and have no desire to trouble your clients then I'd sooner just fore go the registry cleaning. Like any other situation one person will always feel one way strongly and another will disagree and go the other, this seems one of those moments and I don't do the bickering thing (not that anyone here is or would) I will just say everyone should do whatever works best for them.

I can only speak for myself here, but I have never had any problems. My many clients haven't either.

Again, I can only speak for myself, but they seem to be working for me and them. I maintain their systems constantly and they have had 0 complaints and it's been quite the opposite, many of them say it's like getting a new computer when I do my deep cleaning service for them twice yearly. I believe system cleaning is one of those personal preference things. Some people prefer to use Crest toothpaste instead of Scope. Some people prefer to use Crest mouthwash with Sensadyne toothpaste. Some like to use Fluoride, some don't like the taste.The point is, everyone has preferences for cleaning. Whether it's cleaning your car, your house, your TV, your computer, or your body - cleaning and how often and what you use to do it and to stay "healthy" is all a matter of personal preference really!

I will agree with your last statement - everyone should do whatever works best for them!

[Tweak]

Indeed we all need to determine what suits us the best, my only "issue" if you even want to call it that is where you say "I maintain their systems", I much prefer to educate them on how to manage their own as I simply o not have time to hold someones hand and operate their PC for them, constantly having to schedule things weeks in advance just to keep up due to high traffic flows means doing the best possible job in the shortest time and being on the phone or at someones home is not going to allow for that. Hopefully you realize this is in no way intended to attack or question your choices, just an explanation of "to each his or her own".

[imsoadude]

I have used ccleaners registry cleaner before it was quite agressive i found though so i stoped, i may look at other cleaners see what works for me and what doesnt but for now glarys is good

[pranaygtr]

Do you use Revo Uninstaller?

[techgeek88]

Indeed we all need to determine what suits us the best, my only "issue" if you even want to call it that is where you say "I maintain their systems", I much prefer to educate them on how to manage their own as I simply o not have time to hold someones hand and operate their PC for them, constantly having to schedule things weeks in advance just to keep up due to high traffic flows means doing the best possible job in the shortest time and being on the phone or at someones home is not going to allow for that. Hopefully you realize this is in no way intended to attack or question your choices, just an explanation of "to each his or her own".

Well when I say "maintain", I mean I repair all of the problems they have. If they have a malware infection, then I'll go and remove that. If they have a CD Drive go out, I'll go and replace that. Basically what I meant by maintain is that I am their tech and I do all of their computer repair work. I certainly don't babysit them or hold their hand. They know how to do CCleaner and DIsk Defrag on their own. It's the more complicated cleaning I do every year or so that I go there for or even sometimes do remotely. You have to understand (and you should if you do any repairing like I do) is that not all computer users are that smart. Some of them just don't "get it" and would prefer an expert such as myself do things like the yearly cleanings and things. I show them how to use CCleaner, Disk Defrag, etc. I also show them how to run Kaspersky and do scans. I also install Malwarebytes and tell them to scan with it twice a month. So they DO things on their own. I just don't trust them doing anything intensive, like registry modification or anything like that. Call me crazy, but in my years of experience, sometimes it's easier to do it yourself than try to show someone and get frustrated when they don't get it. I'm the kind of guy that's like "just let me do it, it's easier that way". I don't have much patience. I'll show them once - that's it. I don't like having to spend hours trying to teach somebody something, the same thing over and over. I'd rather do it myself - get in and out. I'm not a computer teacher. I'm a REPAIRMAN/TECHNICIAN, and a damn good one at that. I'm not the best teacher - I freely admit that. But I stick to what I am good at. And that is system adminstration and repair. But I promise you, by maintain I just mean fix it when all h-e-l-l breaks loose. They do the CCleaner, etc.

No offense taken. I just don't like my experience, reputation, and abilities/expertise being questioned. I'm sure you'd feel the same way. That's all. I'm not taking this as an attack - it's just a matter of opinion. I'm sure you are a great tech - as am I, but we don't all go about it the same way, and that's ok. I'm definitely not hurting for clients and I'm sure you aren't either. I get tons of calls per week for repairs.

"To each his/her own". Well said.