Disturbing message on TB

[Sebby]

I have always been wary of this just in case some programmes relied on software or rather shared things.I know that there are a lot of things on here which I have never used and wont but was wary of taking them off but hey.................

If a program shares files, the uninstaller should leave the shared files.

Things like Microsoft .NET Framework should be left, but actual programs that you've installed can be safely removed.

[David]

Thanks Sebby just fragmented that showed up a lot of space made..I will also remove the non microsoft ones I don't want or use 

[Sebby]

Just to clarify, you don't have to keep everything Microsoft necessarily. MS .NET is just an example of a program that some applications need, but other obvious programs (e.g. ones you've installed) can safely be uninstalled.

[David]

Thats clearer thanks if Im in doubt I will leave them

[Simon]

Sorry if I've missed it, but what registry cleaner did you initially use, David?  Although it may have come across as slightly arrogant, I wouldn't dismiss what the guy said entirely.  There are 'registry cleaners' out there that do more harm than good, and also that claim to offer a 'free' scan, then demand a payment for 'problems' to be fixed.  In the worst scenario, they could also have installed spyware.  I would certainly uninstall the registry cleaner you have used (ignore it's findings), and do a full scan with Super AntiSpyware, which can't hurt anyway.  Then use CCleaner to check your registry.

[David]

Ok best safe than sorry Simon will do that now 

[mrapoc]

I find windows unbareable after like 4 months so i end up formatting on a regular basis.

MS even recommends a format after every 6 months anyway 

[Sebby]

I'd say I format every 6 months. I find that however clean you try and keep the system, the performance degrades considerably (plus often it's inevitable to have to install and uninstall lots of applications).

[David]

Sorry if I've missed it, but what registry cleaner did you initially use, David?  Although it may have come across as slightly arrogant, I wouldn't dismiss what the guy said entirely.  There are 'registry cleaners' out there that do more harm than good, and also that claim to offer a 'free' scan, then demand a payment for 'problems' to be fixed.  In the worst scenario, they could also have installed spyware.  I would certainly uninstall the registry cleaner you have used (ignore it's findings), and do a full scan with Super AntiSpyware, which can't hurt anyway.  Then use CCleaner to check your registry.

I was in the middle of running Antispyware and my whole pc crashed...its taken must be around an hour to check itself and just got it back..some wierd things on the screen.
Now decidedt o remove this but cant find it on the add remove section is it under another name.?certianly not under the title

[D-Dan]

I jumped into this thread rather late, but here goes:

i. Don't always trust registry cleaners that say you have several hundred errors then entice you into paying to remove them. Do your research first. This is a common scam where the "cleaner" reports errors that are not there in order to make you buy. There are reputable cleaners out there (and CCleaner is fine, too).

ii. Whilst the advice may be a little worrying, stating that "You have downloaded" malware, although the general thrust is good practice. I can vouch for superantispyware free since I'm currently roadtesting it for the tech support site. Whilst you may not have any problems, it doesn't hurt to test, again using a reputable product.

iii. The most common cause of serious slowdown IMO is ....... NORTON!!! If you have it - lose it. I guarantee your system will be at least twice as responsive.

Steve

[Steve]

Most of the software that is been recommended by the forum is "tried and tested" and works well on the majority of machines. I think you have to consider very seriously that starting from scratch with clean install of windows  maybe the only way forward to solve your recurring problems. As people have said previously Windows needs a fresh start every so often. Its not that difficult once you get organised but it is time consuming but the end results are worth it.With regard the recent crash I presume the memory is correctly seated again. If you decide to go this route I am sure you will get plenty of help here,unfortunately I will be away and miss all the fun

[David]

I jumped into this thread rather late, but here goes:

i. Don't always trust registry cleaners that say you have several hundred errors then entice you into paying to remove them. Do your research first. This is a common scam where the "cleaner" reports errors that are not there in order to make you buy. There are reputable cleaners out there (and CCleaner is fine, too).

ii. Whilst the advice may be a little worrying, stating that "You have downloaded" malware, although the general thrust is good practice. I can vouch for superantispyware free since I'm currently roadtesting it for the tech support site. Whilst you may not have any problems, it doesn't hurt to test, again using a reputable product.

iii. The most common cause of serious slowdown IMO is ....... NORTON!!! If you have it - lose it. I guarantee your system will be at least twice as responsive.

Steve

Thanks Steve havnt got a problem my machine is speeding along faster than ever I just recieved that message and wondered what it was all about.The only problem I have is finding this SuperAntspyware on my machine so I can remove it,other than that everything is great...its never been as fast

[Simon]

It should be in Add / Remove programs, David.  Did you have any problems installing it?  My only suggestion would be to try reinstalling it (but don't run it), and hopefully it will appear in Add / Remove programs.  Just before you do that, have a look in the Start > All Programs list, for Super Anti Spyware, and see if there's an uninstall facility listed there.  As has been said, this program usually works well on any machine.

[David]

I have the icon on task bar Simon,it listed in the start menu when I look for it in the remove programme no sign of it.
I pressed the scan button,it started to scan (after I had taken the registry cleaner off) then crash,I have just clicked the icon and it gives me options whether of not to scan so not sure what to do just yet.when I right click from the start I try and delete and it tells me to go to add or remove as is normal but why it inst on this list is odd.I know I had one major clash,Im not that worried whatever it was the machine checked everything but I thought to be on the safe side I would remove it and I will when I find it

I have got the main menu up as well.have clicked on repair and just get parameters incorrect with a red square and white cross on it....strange days

[Simon]

By the sound of it, it hasn't installed properly for some reason.  Did you reboot the machine after installation?  As I said before, try reinstalling it on top of itself, and see if that might repair things.  Other than that, you may have to hold out for someone more technical to come along.

[David]

Just reinstalling Simon the machine did not reboot so hopefully this will do the trick..will let you know.

[David]

  That did it Simon and suddenly my speed returned as well,after I installed speed dropped to  1.now its back to 4.3 so alls well again....think I will stick to bathrooms 

[Simon]

We need a Phew! smiley!   

[David]

No stangley I was not that worried Simon.one thing I have learned is not to lose it.I have other machines and I have most of the stuff backed up,made recovery discs when I first bought it so my motto is now,don't panic whilst it was checking itself it gave me time to have a play on the piano...(still bloody useless )


cheers Simon   

[Sebby]

We need a Phew! smiley!  

Already got one.

[David]

  This worked 

[mrapoc]

All i ever use is superantispyware, eset nod32 and ccleaner really

When fixing family pcs etc. it just makes me cringe to see norton on there 

[Sebby]

Do what I do and carry the Norton removal tool on a flash drive.

[Simon]

It's when you hear the cries...   "I've just renewed it for another year!", that brings even more joy to the removal! 

[Sebby]