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    Dell PC Tune Up - Is it worth having one in your PC?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fonduekid, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. fonduekid

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    fonduekid, Aug 7, 2008
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    >.< I hate that tool. Gone after first run with my vostro it tried to fix somthing and had to clean install >.<
     
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    :eek: :eek:

    uh oh.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: okie, that doesn't sound good at all... anyways. Thanks for the reply buddy :)
     
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    I've used it without a problem on a Vostro 1500. Similar to the Norton System Works One-button check-up. I'd say you'd get some initial reports of errors on the first run as it finds all the problems and after that it seems to run without my intervention. I have it set to run automatically, so it's no problem for me. That said, I doubt that I would pay for it after the free year runs out. I'd just use Norton to fix the problems.
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    There isn't anything that you can't accomplish with free tools.
     
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    Oh that is so true @ ATB....... In fact I dont really see why I would want to use dell pc tune up now to tune up my pc.. becoz my pc is already like so well tuned up with whatever prog' there is.. so..
     
    fonduekid, Aug 7, 2008
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    mgh_a1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I can tell you this: If you go and start unloading lots of programs in win vista, you will always want to drill into the C: drive to look for all the folders that get left behind. I was astounded how 'incomplete' so many uninstalls really are. Your registry just gets to be like mashed potatoes after awhile also. A good registry 'cleaner' program can be really awesome sometimes. Course, it can mess you right up too . . . .
     
    mgh_a1, Aug 8, 2008
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    Revo Uninstaller is great for this. It'll run the uninstaller and find the residual files and registry keys.
     
    atbnet, Aug 8, 2008
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    I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 1525 and I am using the Dell PC Tune Up and think it's great! Loads of good tools and well worth to 40 bucks it costs. Does a good job with the registry and lots of other tools. Keeps this notebook running fast.

    I am using a 30 day trial and intend on paying for it. I am a long time PC user and an MCSE in Win NT. I like this program.
     
    pedwards, Sep 25, 2008
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