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14-07-2010, 12:59 PM
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More Freebies for your PC

Here is a good programme to keep your PC in good
working order and it is free.

Advanced System Care http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html

When you are in the site, click on "Free Downloads" for
more from Iobit, I suggest "Smart Defrag", I have had it
on my machine for a while now and it really works, no
more slow computer, it automatically Defrags all the time.

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14-07-2010, 08:40 PM
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

No good for my Mac though.....
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15-07-2010, 02:20 AM
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

Dumb question but what does "defrag" mean?
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15-07-2010, 01:35 PM
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

Originally Posted by dandysmom ->
Dumb question but what does "defrag" mean?

If your running Vista no need to as your comp does it auto.

On older systems you have to do it your self as it speeds up your comp when you do.


Basic it means that a lot of files use get fragumented((sp)put back after used in diffrent places when finished))which slows up your Com up when you need to use them again
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15-07-2010, 08:48 PM
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

What if you have a Mac? Thanks for the explanation, BTW.
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16-07-2010, 01:40 AM
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

If you have a Mac you don't need to worry about it DM

Re the program posted by Mike, I used to be very wary of installing programs on my Windows PC. Only thing I ever installed was an anti-virus and firewall (comodo.com) but never installed anything else to do with the system - more worried it'd mess it up (as they often do).
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

Thanks, Azz!
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16-07-2010, 09:11 AM
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Re: More Freebies for your PC

Why would you need a defrag programme - your OS should have one?
I would urge caution in installing any new programmes TBH - check the source and get reviews first. Free is not always good.
 



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