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Computer Virus Protection & Performance Optimization

 

So you have a computer virus or maybe you just want to speed up your computer.

 

Some of the best software for PC users is available free. If you have a MAC you won’t likely have these problems to start with.

 

Lighthouse by Cyrus can not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided here, any issues, problems or loss of data. Please research the information provided here and seek profession assistance if unsure.

 

Too late? System infected? Do a system restore in safe mode. Just restart your computer and continously hit F8 (for Windows 7) until you are in safe mode. Select System Restore.   

 

AVAST

Run a boot scan, this will take a long time but will detect problems than many other virus scan types simply miss.

http://www.avast.com/en-au/index

 

CClean

Use the cleaner to tidy up windows, browsing and  application unnecessary files. If you are unsure of the options to choose just use the default settings

Move on to Registry, and before cleaning out this make sure you follow the prompts to backing up changes to the registry.

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

 

Advanced SystemsCare

Does everything and could be considered an extra cleanup. The most annoying thing about this free program is the confusing upgrading phase. The makers of the software, iobit, try their hardest to make you pay for a better version.

http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html

 

Smart Defrag

Easy to use. Fast basic defrag.

http://www.iobit.com/iobitsmartdefrag.html