- Dec 10, 2022
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Thanks for the feedback yall some will love it some will hate it.... but it's just a faster "workaround" then the windows utilities call me lazy if you want. 
AVG TuneUp for PC - Do you like it or use it?
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- Dec 26, 2022
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I currently have a 1-year AVG tuneup that I use. Should I switch to Kerish Doctor? The licence is reasonably priced, with a two-year subscription starting at $8.19. Should I remain with AVG TuneUp or purchase one? (Thank you for taking the time to read my message.)
- Feb 7, 2023
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Whilst Avast Cleanup/AVG TuneUP canāt be classified as dangerous (I have not experienced any issues personally and theyāve been around since the millennia), this type of software is absolutely not beneficial. The only benefit years ago was the defrag, which really used to speed up HDDs.
All other features will not produce any obvious results, such as cleaning browser cache (it will be regenerated in a matter of days), cleaning registry (wonāt speed up anything) or killing background programs (when AVG TuneUp itself had quite a few background processes and Iāve often seen them utilising the CPU).
The used-space and CPU utilisation reduction are less than what AVG TuneUP itself will use.
I personally highly recommend to avoid such software.
Use msconfig or task manager to reduce startup items, uninstall OEM bloatware and everything not needed and avoid downloading everything that you see. This way you will maintain a fast, secure and stable system. Windows has cleaning utility built-in as well.
All other features will not produce any obvious results, such as cleaning browser cache (it will be regenerated in a matter of days), cleaning registry (wonāt speed up anything) or killing background programs (when AVG TuneUp itself had quite a few background processes and Iāve often seen them utilising the CPU).
The used-space and CPU utilisation reduction are less than what AVG TuneUP itself will use.
I personally highly recommend to avoid such software.
Use msconfig or task manager to reduce startup items, uninstall OEM bloatware and everything not needed and avoid downloading everything that you see. This way you will maintain a fast, secure and stable system. Windows has cleaning utility built-in as well.
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- Mar 29, 2018
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@Trident is correct. Avoid this type of software. Kerish Doctor I know from experience can really screw up your system, especially if you don't have a good understanding of Windows' internal workings and KD features, etc. like myself.
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- Apr 19, 2017
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I remember when I was younger, I used to use this type of software so many times to the point that I cleaned my PC more times than I cleaned my room.
While both are safe to use, you don't need either. In some cases they can improve performance, but in other cases, they won't make much difference. Of the two, Kerish Doctor is better. You could install the trial version of Kerish and see if your computer runs any better.
Usually Kerish Doctor should never cause issues. What features did you use that caused issues?
Before giving you any advice in this matter, i have to ask, what is it you want to accomplish by using the mentioned type of software?
- Jan 8, 2011
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Does anyone use a HDD as their primary OS drive?
A minority of people do. The computer I use for trying out antiviruses has two hard drives and no SSD.
- Mar 29, 2018
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Likewise, HDD here by itself on my cheapo laptop.
I saw you gave a thumbs up, but what is the answer to the question? I was not being sarcastic or anything when asking, i was serious since there can be other reasons then the usuall.
- Oct 16, 2022
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For a thorough cleanup of unnecessary files, you can use PrivaZer like once a week or a month based on your activity level; to release memory from unneeded processes, you can use Mem Reduct
I haven't found better, safer options yet! The best part? they won't cost you a dime.
I haven't found better, safer options yet! The best part? they won't cost you a dime.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Same here LOL
That was the best module in AVG Tuneup for me i.e. freeing up memory by closing uneeded processes. So I might check out PrivaZer
Didn`t like the way they automatically charged you a years fee straight after the trial was over.Had to email them to get my money back.
Regards Eck
- Dec 10, 2022
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Same here LOL
That was the best module in AVG Tuneup for me i.e. freeing up memory by closing uneeded processes. So I might check out PrivaZer
Didn`t like the way they automatically charged you a years fee straight after the trial was over.Had to email them to get my money back.
Regards Eck
Still use and love it!
- Feb 7, 2023
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āYouāve cleaned 22GB of junkā is both correct and misleading.
Yes, the app has erased 22GB of windows update files, browser caches and others. But actually, had these files (also called junk) stayed, they wouldāve been replaced at one point with the other junk.
And the total used space wouldnāt have been 22GB.
So the ābenefitsā are overblown in a ālook how much we did for you, keep on paying usā manner.
Also, a lot of the 22GB cleaned junk, at this moment of time has been regenerated. Itās just how Windows and browsers work.
Yes, the app has erased 22GB of windows update files, browser caches and others. But actually, had these files (also called junk) stayed, they wouldāve been replaced at one point with the other junk.
And the total used space wouldnāt have been 22GB.
So the ābenefitsā are overblown in a ālook how much we did for you, keep on paying usā manner.
Also, a lot of the 22GB cleaned junk, at this moment of time has been regenerated. Itās just how Windows and browsers work.
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