Best software

[gaffeR 1,380]

Looking for the best software to keep your PC in check.

Such as Anti-virus, putting registry files where they should be..... other stuff that basically keeps your pc from slowing down.

Cheers.

[Churd 13]

Eset Nod 32 antivirus

Ccleaner (but make sure it's not running when you're not using it)

[Raw 188]

Eset Nod 32 antivirus

Ccleaner (but make sure it's not running when you're not using it)

Nod32 protects good, but also blocks too much traffic as i experienced. Can give u problems in gaming.

[Lurker 1]

Using a couple of software's and a few encryption key algorithims to keep my files private and safe.

This is what I use:

Avast - Default Antivirus, been using it after kaspersky(2003) and I'm very satisfied with their support.

Malwarebytes - Different scanning algorithms that come in handy for checking virus payload.

CCleaner - Cleaning junk from tempfolder and browser

EaseUS Data Recovery and Recuva - I deleted something by mistake so I can get it back before it's fragmented.

WinDirStat - Checks my Hard Drive speeds and consistency

Disk Fraggler - Alternative for Defragmenting.

[Fluxy 1,660]

malware bites is always a good shout.

and for your antivirus get the Free AVG one, its the best at protecting against all the anonemous hackers :glad2:

[Iszuka™ 10]

Avast! and Malwarebytes are a great pair from experience.

Stay away from McAfee, AVG, Norton...

It's my professional opinion that both AVG and McAfee especially are serious pieces of shit.

Registry Mechanic is a great tool too, but I think they went bust.

Edited February 3, 2016 by Guest

[Popey456963 17]

Defraggler - The most effective defragging tool that I've found.

Speccy - Check the components inside of your computer

Core Temp - Check the temperature of your CPU.

PuTTY - If you need an SSH client for windows, this is the one you should use.

PC Decrapifier - Removes unwanted content from your computer.

Revo Uninstaller - Actually uninstalls programs, unlike the in-built Windows one which only removes program files (sometimes leaving data files).

Spybot - Removes spyware from your computer.

Windows SysInternals - Some nice technical information about your computer.

7-Zip - A nice unzipping tool that unzips everything under the sun and has the lightest footprint I've seen (1MB installed).

UTorrent - The best torrenter at the moment.

Launchy - Save time by opening everything via the keyboard in a simple way.

Bitlocker - Installed by default on Windows computers, this is an encryption program. It makes it harder for quite a few programs to take data from your computer, especially IRL threats.

Resource Monitor - Installed by default on Windows systems. A useful tool for checking usage by specific programs and better than 90% of the ones available online.

Action Center - Again, installed by default. Will tell you things that are wrong with your computer at the moment.

[mitch 457]

avira antivirus

[Gunstar 513]

You looking at paid or free ones? if paid, what broadband company are you with? I am using Sky and am paying like 3 quid a month for Mcafee that comes with the package.

[R1sk 12]

For an Anti-Virus software I use ESET Smart Security. I think it retails for around £40 but I got a cheap key from G2A for £2. It's saved my PC alot of times.

[Iszuka™ 10]

Our company uses ESET Endpoint in-house. We recommend our clients either use ESET or Sophos. Symantec if they insist.

[gaffeR 1,380]

cheers all!

[M1nt-l0u 1,235]

Registry = CCleaner

Anti-Virus = BitDefender

Malware removal = Malwarebytes

You'll be fine with these three softwares.

The whole Piriform range is free and is top stuff. (Makers of CCleaner). Their other software includes:

"Recuva" - For data recovery

"Defraggler" - Disk checker and defragmenter (Don't use on SSDs)

"Speccy" - Displays information about connected hardware and their temperatures

Other softwares that are good:

PC Decrapifier - Used to remove unnecessary junk that usually comes pre-installed on your PC. We use this for machines that come with the HP bloatware

Diskmark - Used to check the read/write speeds of all kinds of drives.

Error Lookup - Enter a windows error code and it gives you the fault

Virtual CloneDrive - Allows you to quickly mount and use iso files

Rufus - Create bootable USBs with a target iso

YUMI - Create a multiboot USB with several iso files which boots to a menu selection screen

CloneZilla - Clone hard drives

Belarc Advisor - Finds a lot of system information, including all license keys for Microsoft, Adobe or EA products.

There are loads more but those are the main goodies I can think of.

[The Untainted One 452]

I use AVG free cause I always have, nothing really wrong with it.