ccleaner....not free for me!
03-05-2011, 04:33 AM
#31
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I use Microsoft Security Essentials. It is totally free, and supported by Microsoft. I've used it since it came out, and have never had a problem.
03-05-2011, 04:43 AM
#32
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There is no such thing as "free". What a gimmick they have devised to get us to use their product. If it's free it'll cost you.
03-05-2011, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I wasn't following the other thread, but I'm guessing your talking about either virus' or spyware. If virus, there are no "free" options that I know about. Trust in only the known virus software vendors - McAfee, Norton, etc.
If spyware, there are a few free options. One is called "Spybot". I've used it for years. I know of a few corporations that use it and corporations as a general rules of thumb are VERY leary of ALL downloadable software.
Sue
If spyware, there are a few free options. One is called "Spybot". I've used it for years. I know of a few corporations that use it and corporations as a general rules of thumb are VERY leary of ALL downloadable software.
Sue
03-05-2011, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetp2dt
This is the sight we use to download free. Sorry if anyone has been having issues. You do not need to register.
Save the file. Then install it.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_cc...4a122bf7000d6/
This is for ccleaner.
Save the file. Then install it.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_cc...4a122bf7000d6/
This is for ccleaner.
03-05-2011, 05:45 AM
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My computer tech uses c cleaner and Hippofile is a good download source.
03-05-2011, 05:59 AM
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Ccleaner is free but there is a paid version also. I've been using it for 5 years and just downloaded the latest upgrade about a week ago.
03-05-2011, 06:28 AM
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I have a free version since I've had my computer (quite a few years now); it periodically asks me if I want to upgrade to newer/better version and I tell it "no". I've had similar issues as you describe with other "free" downloads and, because they are more annoying than they are worth, I uninstall those ones.
I like the CCleaner because it is quick if it's done on a regular basis, but I don't NEED the CCleaner; I can clean my hard drive (and defragment) using the computer's built-in "Tools" options.
I like the CCleaner because it is quick if it's done on a regular basis, but I don't NEED the CCleaner; I can clean my hard drive (and defragment) using the computer's built-in "Tools" options.
03-05-2011, 06:42 AM
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I have been working with computers for 30 years at work and now that I am retired I am on it more than when I worked. I was a data base administrator and a lot of virus protection programs are free with your internet connection web sight and they work nicely if you do not down load a lot of shareware or free programs.
I hate Norton as it slows your computer down to a craw when it runs and many have had computer crash problems with it.
Cleaners are different they clean out registry files and some temp files They really are not as much help to computer response as they advertise and you can do the same thing with you window programs. I don't like them because they erase all the web sights you frequently use and you have to do a search to get back to them. Just remember the old saying if it says free their is a catch to it somewhere. JMHO
I hate Norton as it slows your computer down to a craw when it runs and many have had computer crash problems with it.
Cleaners are different they clean out registry files and some temp files They really are not as much help to computer response as they advertise and you can do the same thing with you window programs. I don't like them because they erase all the web sights you frequently use and you have to do a search to get back to them. Just remember the old saying if it says free their is a catch to it somewhere. JMHO
03-05-2011, 06:58 AM
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Thank you all for the information. It's been really helpful.
03-05-2011, 07:00 AM
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Just another sucker bait.
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