Uniblue Uniblue Speed Up My Computer 2009
sh/
DSL. I downloaded Uniblue Speed Up My Computer 2009 for a free speed scan,
thinking it was a free program, but it is not. I am reluctant to purchase
this product without more information. The site claims to be a Microsoft Gold
Certified Partner. I don't know what that means. What is Microsoft's position
on this product? Can I expect a net improvement in my computer speed?
Malke
All these "registry cleaners" and "computer optimizers" are cr*p. Uninstall
it and do normal maintenance on your computer to restore its speed.
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 - registry cleaner thread
Some reasons for computer slowness:
1. Computer hasn't been maintained -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Maintenance
2. Computer is infected with malware -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
3. Hard drive is too full. Remove unnecessary stuff, uninstall unused
programs. Don't forget to back up!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up
4. Flaky third-party software. Toolbars and add-ons are particular culprits
in this area. Uninstall toolbars (Google, Yahoo, ISP-branded, etc.) and look
carefully at what add-ons are in use in your browser(s).
5. Computer has too many unnecessary programs/processes running in the
background. Manage your Startup:
For XP - How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx
For Vista - Start Orb>Search box>type: msconfig and when it appears in the
Results box above, right-click and choose "Run as Administrator". Autoruns
is also very useful in Vista.
6. User is running a bloated/invasive antivirus program such as ones from
Norton and McAfee. Replace with a better program. I recommend either NOD32
(commercial) or Avast (free). Avira is also good but the free version has an
unpleasant nag screen (Google for instructions as to how to disable this).
User may also be running more than one real-time antivirus/firewall/security
program.
7. User has installed new programs that are processor and/or memory-
intensive (Photoshop, AutoCAD, Mathmatica or the like) and doesn't have the
necessary hardware power.
8. Hard drive is failing and is in PIO Mode. This is very dramatically slow
(like being back in 1985). See Hans-Georg Michna's information here:
http://winhlp.com/?q=node/10
In addition to the above, also see
http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/help-my-computer-is-slow.html
Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
David B.
leftovers, uniblue is a scam, as are most if not all of those "speed up your
PC" suites.
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kpkpkp
I Bought Uniblue Speed Up My PC on 6/4/2009. It did nothing useful at all. I
Requested a refund the day I bought it. There is allegedly a 30 money-back
guarantee. I RECEIVED NO RESPONSE TO MANY REQUESTS FOR A REFUND over the next
few months. This company is obviously not actually certified by Microsoft, as
they claim to be. My order number for the purchase is: 6101760. DO NOT BUY
FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE NOTHING BUT A SCAM.
stuartbloggs
I also downloaded free uniblue to be confronted with a " buy me" option which i did.
The interface claims to be simple and easy to use (I'm no whizz kid)but completely confuddled me!
It was no better than my existing P.C.Tools Registery Mechanic but I have to admit that my PC seems to be running quicker.
One downside though...my system keeps crashing and if it wasn't for my laptop I would have no internet access at all!
I tried to uninstall uniblue but fragments are still hanging around and I want my money back...users beware !
As for Microsoft accreditation....I have no idea...just a bad experience and ?20.00 lighter in the pocket.
Stuart.
sh/ wrote:
Uniblue Uniblue Speed Up My Computer 2009
06-Oct-09
Am using WinXP-3 HomeEd, IE8, on Pentium 4, Dell8250 2.40GHz, 512MbRAM, AT&T
DSL. I downloaded Uniblue Speed Up My Computer 2009 for a free speed scan,
thinking it was a free program, but it is not. I am reluctant to purchase
this product without more information. The site claims to be a Microsoft Gold
Certified Partner. I do not know what that means. What is Microsoft's position
on this product? Can I expect a net improvement in my computer speed?
Previous Posts In This Thread:
On 06 October 2009 00:15
sh/ wrote:
Uniblue Uniblue Speed Up My Computer 2009
Am using WinXP-3 HomeEd, IE8, on Pentium 4, Dell8250 2.40GHz, 512MbRAM, AT&T
DSL. I downloaded Uniblue Speed Up My Computer 2009 for a free speed scan,
thinking it was a free program, but it is not. I am reluctant to purchase
this product without more information. The site claims to be a Microsoft Gold
Certified Partner. I do not know what that means. What is Microsoft's position
on this product? Can I expect a net improvement in my computer speed?
On 06 October 2009 07:41
Malke wrote:
sh/ wrote:All these "registry cleaners" and "computer optimizers" are cr*p.
sh/ wrote:
All these "registry cleaners" and "computer optimizers" are cr*p. Uninstall
it and do normal maintenance on your computer to restore its speed.
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 - registry cleaner thread
Some reasons for computer slowness:
1. Computer has not been maintained -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Maintenance
intensive (Photoshop, AutoCAD, Mathmatica or the like) and does not have the
necessary hardware power.
8. Hard drive is failing and is in PIO Mode. This is very dramatically slow
(like being back in 1985). See Hans-Georg Michna's information here:
http://winhlp.com/?q=node/10
In addition to the above, also see
http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/help-my-computer-is-slow.html
Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
On 07 October 2009 09:10
David B. wrote:
DO NOT purchase it, uninstall it, then run Malwarebytes to remove
DO NOT purchase it, uninstall it, then run Malwarebytes to remove any
leftovers, uniblue is a scam, as are most if not all of those "speed up your
PC" suites.
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