Have you tried SpeedUpMyPc?

[jimflint1]

I just saw this software advertised on a web page the other day and was wondering if it was any good.

 

[AlbertLionheart]

I don't believe in things like this if the PC is running properly. Not that they all do!
I found this unbiased review about it:
http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/speedupmypc_review.php

 

[jimflint1]

Thanks for the opinion and the link, Albert!

 

[Samstoned]

I would stick to manual tweaking
I have check about 20 such apps non work very well

 

[iss]

I have yet to see one that actually provides any meaningful benefit.

 

[AlbertLionheart]

Does the expression 'Snake Oil' ring any bells? There seems to be an awful lot of stuff aroung which does nothing other than nuisance value.

 

[jimflint1]

Snake oil? LOL! Yup, I've been the victim of a lot of snake oil salesmen over the years!! So, do you have an XP tweaking guide recommendation?

 

[Tedster]

These programs by and large are BS.

The best way to speed up your PC is to READ the "How to speed up windows/PC" guide in the GUIDES forum.

 

[jimflint1]

Thanks---I'll definitely do that.

 

[matav]

I just saw this software advertised on a web page the other day and was wondering if it was any good.

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i used a similar s/w for my windows 98 long back and i must say it works.
it acted like a caching program by prefetching data and stuff.

 

[jimflint1]

Thanks, Matav.