Computer Clean up and Maintenance Neglect --- I know, "Not my computer" --- Reality is: Yes your computer!

[PinkSodaPop]

I know you're thinking...

"Not my computer..."

But reality dictates:  Indeed yours, and many others.

ALL without their knowledge!


Most of the slowing issues or browser problems found on a computer are usually due to clean up and maintenance neglect.


Most people think "Not my computer..." ---- because they simply do not realize that so much can accumulate in such a short amount of time, and without their express consent.






Clean up issues are usually ignored because the user assumes that their one or two anti tools that they have will keep their system running clean and smooth --- This simply is not true.




Think of it this way....
Can one police officer catch all the bad guys in the world by himself?

The simple answer is: NO.

It takes a dedicated force of many police officers and precincts all over the world to even start to put a dent in crime.

Anti programs are no better... No matter what their claims are... new infections are born every minute of everyday --- One program simply  cannot  get them all.
It's unwise  to use just one program... you're putting your computer system at risk.




It takes a dedicated arsenal of well known and trusted tools to keep a system running clean and maintained.

A Lot of people will say... "But I don't download anything!" --- This is fine and dandy but the truth is... you don't even have to download a single solitary thing. Just visiting a website can infect your computer without your knowledge, consent, or much interaction on the user end at all.

There are also many programs out there that come bundled with built in spyware/malware and these folks are infections that run behind the scenes and gather personal information that can put you at risk. --- Things like 'Free graphics/Smileys/Email themes/Free Screensavers' ---etc.

These rather 'docile' looking enticing programs can be hiding some foreign unwanted malicious code that you'll never know is just sitting there lurking in your computer background all invisible like.



Malicious Code can lurk on webpages and just by surfing through them...BAM! - You're infected...bad code has infiltrated your computer and will run silently in the background downloading other junk without your knowledge.



Over my many years of experience, I have found some tools that work well together, do a fantastic job and will clean up and maintain even the most  infested and neglected computers.


So if you're experiencing slowing or lag, or have issues with your browser...
(Firefox or Internet Explorer any or any browser for that matter...)

Please take a moment to do my 'Weekly PC Health Regimen' and read my 'PC Health' forum posts within my Computer Moms - Computer Heaven group here on CafeMom.



You'll find your computer will run smoother,  stay better maintained, experiencing less issues, just with a simple few programs that can do the job, and do it right.



Please share this with a friend --- Afterall we need to have ALL of our computers working right in order to stay friends on CafeMom! --- What happens if you or your friends computer goes 'bye-bye' ?! 
*Blinks*  



Seriously though! --- Follow my 'Weekly PC Health Regimen' --- Your computer will love you for it!
Don't take my word for it... read over my archives in my group and see for yourself, how many users said,   "Not my computer..."and indeed they were loaded with infections and hadn't done any maintenance at all on their computers.




Anyone that is having issues with slowing and lag on their computer or web browser should really consider doing my 'Weekly PC Health Regimen' posted within my Computer Moms - Computer Heaven group.



My 'Weekly PC Health Regimen' usually resolves a lot of problems with underlying infections, and system neglect when you do a thorough 'tune up' with it.




Thanks for reading and I hope you'll join my group and enjoy all that it has to offer.
--- Please leave me some feedback on this post if you have ever been helped, or would like some help from Computer Moms - Computer Heaven group.

I'd appreciate all your responses and I really do read each and every one.

[Emjay]

May. 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM

[CherBearCM]

May. 23, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Good article, I've joined the group.  I hope to find some tips in there to help me get this beast working properly again :)

[Lb128f]

May. 23, 2009 at 2:09 PM

Thank you!! GREAT group!!

[briarraindancer]

May. 23, 2009 at 2:19 PM

Love it! It's so important to maintain your PC's health, and so few people do it.

[PinkSodaPop]

May. 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Thanks for the great comments everyone...It's nice to know that this might make a difference for everyone!


I'm really glad I can help.

(Original Poster)

[heathermichelle]

May. 23, 2009 at 8:32 PM

Thanks for the great post!

[Octobersmom]

May. 23, 2009 at 8:46 PM

thanks for the info....we have several antivirus, antimalware and antispyware programs on our computer and we defrag it regularly.  Plus we clean out anything we do not need periodically.

[NattysMommy]

May. 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM

You are awesome!! My PC was running super slow and DH got some nasty virus that was messing everything up on his PC and I did your weekly regimen on both of our PCs and they both work wonderfully now!! I have continued doing the clean up since!!

[PinkSodaPop]

May. 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM

Yes, but what are you using?  ---That's where the problem usually lies.

People count on and pay good money for anti programs that simply do not work.

My regimen is thorough, and provides a better attack 'construct' ----Defrag that is far superior to windows is also covered.

It's good that you're trying to maintain and keep your system clean.

I'd still say give my 'Weekly PC Health Regimen' a try... I bet you'll find icky stuff your programs missed. (I've yet to find a PC that was spotless...even brand new 1 week old out of the box.)

(Original Poster)

[PinkSodaPop]

May. 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Glad to hear it helped you out NattysMommy!

It's nice that I could help.

(Original Poster)