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What's the best (free??) PC tune up to use?

Sep 17, 2015 8:34AM PDT

I have AVG antivirus yet want a 'tune up' rather than but theAVG Tune-up...is there any 'beter' alternative to SpeedZooka...or Malwarebytes...??

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ANY "tune up" software = trouble.
Sep 17, 2015 8:41AM PDT

I'd steer clear.
Dafydd.

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So far, hit and miss.
Sep 17, 2015 9:02AM PDT

Many have created trouble or installed spyware, adware or worse.

For me, CCleaner in its stock settings has been all I ever needed.

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PC Tune Up
Sep 18, 2015 2:17AM PDT

Good day!

Try this one.
WinUtilities Free Edition

This one has a whole host of tuneup tools, starting with solid cleanup tools, and moving beyond. It also cleans your Registry, has privacy-enhancing tools, and offers a number of features for speeding up your PC.

Hope this will help your concern.

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I use Malwarebytes
Sep 18, 2015 5:35AM PDT

religiously. I've used to it to clear friends PC's. It's good for fake virus software and hijackers. I like it so much I purchased the professional version that does real time checking. I also use CCleaner.