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backscatter712

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18. It's a scam! Don't do it.

Reply to DinahMoeHum (Original post)

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 12:35 AM

Jan 2013

What cleanmypc & similar programs are is a form of malware called scareware, which throws a whole bunch of freaky errors on your screen, and then tells you that for only $65, you can pay for their software to "fix" your system.

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Is Clean-My-PC-dot-com worth the bother? [View all] DinahMoeHum Jan 2013 OP

Rip-off. In fact major rip-off. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #1

Can you list any of these "free utilities"? Thanks. DinahMoeHum Jan 2013 #4

Here's a few that I use: backscatter712 Jan 2013 #19

Between these two programs, most of your problems will go bye bye AgingAmerican Feb 2013 #23

I use a Windows XP - do you have any rec's as far as spyware malware, anti-virus truedelphi Feb 2013 #24

Yeah AgingAmerican Feb 2013 #25

Agreed RoccoR5955 Jan 2013 #11

I use CCleaner krispos42 Jan 2013 #2

Yup..... whistler162 Jan 2013 #8

I second the rip-off motion. lastlib Jan 2013 #3

we use advanced system care at work and install it on computers we work on and sell Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #5

The older version Advanced Windows Care works better and it has a startup mananger hobbit709 Jan 2013 #6

advanced windows care eh? haven't heard of that one have to check it out.. Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #14

I now use Microsoft Security Essentials. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2013 #7

i like ms security essentials Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #15

Nope.avi metroliner Jan 2013 #9

I'm An IT Guy and I Wouldn't Dare Let a Remote Web Site Scan My Machine dballance Jan 2013 #10

Superantispyware woo me with science Jan 2013 #12

If your PC is critical to your work your're probably safest buying a new desktop, and owning 2. Sunlei Jan 2013 #13

Ars Technica has a very basic article on this. Sentath Jan 2013 #16

Yes, Ars Technica has very good advice here. n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author mlauer59295 Jan 2013 #17

It's a scam! Don't do it. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #18

Other stuff is better guardian Feb 2013 #21

You can speed up your computer by deleting toolbars Gore1FL Feb 2013 #22

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP. DinahMoeHum Feb 2013 #26

System Mechanic by IOLO labs. Fantastic Anarchist Feb 2013 #27