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Here are a few utilities that can help deal with operating system issues,
cleaning, optimization and virus removal (last updated 4/15):
General DIY cleanup procedure:
• CLEANUP
A great free spyware/malware scanner:
• MALWARE BYTES
This can disable things that should not be loading with Windows, however be VERY careful what you delete:
• HIJACK THIS
This is an excellent free stand-alone adware/junkware remover great for getting rid of browser hijackers:
• ADW CLEANER
A good rootkit remover from Kaspersky:
• TDSS KILLER
This works when nothing else will, and is my number one tool, but it has been known to break Windows if not used properly:
• COMBOFIX
A good free registry cleaner / junk file cleaner :
• CCLEANER
Another good free registry cleaner for Windows 7 and below:
• WIN 7 REG CLEANER
The brightest of the bright if you're stumped for solutions:
• ANNOYANCES.ORG
Registry scripts for just about anything:
• DOUG KNOX
A boot CD complete with all the tools and its own Windows OS. It is a 592MB zipped ISO (ISO burn app required:
• HIRENS BOOT DISK
An easy to use ISO burner if your CD software isn't equipped:
• IMGBURN
A free hard drive clone and backup program:
• XXCLONE
An Australian defragger much faster than Windows Defrag:
• AUSLOGICS DEFRAG
• More Downloads at Minor Notes
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