Keeping Computer Fast and Trouble Free

Last time I used it, SpyBot had a service that runs in the background called TeaTimer for real-time protection, but it can be disabled in the options menu.

 

im curious about the defrag.i have never done a defrag and would like to hear what effect it will have on the computer or what effect it will have if you dont run one.I have tryed to run 1 on my mums old computer but it crashed when it was running.

 

When you open and re-save files, the data that makes up your files becomes fragmented between different 'blocks' on the HDD. E.g (1,2,3,4 & 5 begin different files).

1|1|2|3|4|5|1|

De-fragmenting your HDD re-arranges the 'blocks' so that they are all located together which overall keeps things healthy and performing as it should be.

1|2|3|4|5

That is a rather basic example. If you are remembering to defrag your HDD every once in a while then that is often enough. You don't defrag SSDs, and doing so could potentially be detrimental to the health of the drive. It probably locked up on your mum's old computer because it was rather seriously fragmented and the PC didn't have the resources to deal with it.

 

SUPERAntiSpyware works a lot better that Spybot AntiSpyware. SUPERAntiSpyware doesn't keep you from running your other programs like some of the other antispyware programs.Spybot will give you to many false positives.Avast antivirus works a lot better than most of the other ones.I deleted the one I was paying for and installed Avast on my computer. I have never had anymore viruses on my computer since then.

 

i used to defrag regularly with windows xp,but ive noticed win 7 doesnt need it near as much.i would use superantispyware over spybot as well.spybot used to be the one to use but there are plenty of better programs out there today.

 

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Malwarebytes, CCleaner and a decent virus protection program is really all you need. Also potentially free. I choose to either donate or buy full versions.

East-Tec Eraser is a great program for deleting hard to get rid of tracking cookies internet cache and so on. However it costs money.
Jeff

 

ok,you are probably lucky its me responding to this post and not some other,less tolerant members.what antivirus and why every week.you have just given us noninformation at its best.

 

damn,didnt see that one coming

 

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I have been watching that ridiculous post. Thank you ddp and aldan for keeping the forum nice and clean.

My best regards.

 

good choices.i use microsoft security essentials now for my antivirus,but the others are a fixture on my machine.

 

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good choices.i use microsoft security essentials now for my antivirus,but the others are a fixture on my machine.[/quote]

I use MSE too.
I did have McAfee but I was advised to un-install it with a removal tool because your pc will not remove all of it using the normal method. Same applies to Norton.

 

You are aware there is a new version of spybot search and destroy right?!!?
Seems to be pretty good. I have been using it resently and seems to do the job well.
Anyone have any comments on this?
I have a mixture of these programs on my computer.
Spybot Search and Destroy 2.0
Malwarebytes
McAffe antivirus
MS Security essentials

Have had no problems whatsoever.

 

Thought the topic was about keeping the comp fast & trouble free,just how many real time scanners do some of you need

 

all of em man.lol.

 

Check this out, guys:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/951400/5808067

@Vato Why are you running TWO antivirus programs…… that’s a NO NO!

2oG

 

I forgot to mention that Microsoft Security essential got taken off.
I only have McAfee antivirus installed only.

I did install it to see if it worked (and it did for a while but took it off after other people said it clashed sometimes).
Still I am kind of skeptic about having McAfee installed as I heard many mixed reports.
Long time ago (like 10 years ago or more) I had McAfee installed and it made my computer run so slow. But these days it's OK nothing lags and I have come accross no problems. I guess I am not doing crap to my computer or installing S#*t like a lot of people do and then blame their antivirus when it goes nuts.
Also it came free with my laptop and the lisence registered till 2015 so it's worth keeping it.
Used to use Kaspersky Antivirus but the license price is kinda steep for my liking.

 

I have used Avira for a very long time and love it.
The newest version has compatibility problems with some of the other software I have so, I have switched to Avast and so far have had no problems and seems to be doing an outstanding job.
But then, I have so much other blocking, that the anti-virus is secondary anyway... lol
I have found that McAfee and Norton have gotten a little too big for their britches.... I like to have one firewall, one AntiVirus, one antiSpyware, one antiMalware etc... Not One fat guy trying to do it all... Just my Humble opinion..

2oG