legitimate pc optimizer programs?

I got a 4 year old gaming laptop that I use for WoW. It's slowly starting to show its age. I plan to get a new one later this year before WoWs next expansion. Before I do though I'd like to get as much out of this one as I can.

Has anyone used any really good optimizer that they then noticed an improvement with their pc?

Maybe it's my way thinking, but I've always looked at programs that say 'we found 76 errors, pay us now to fix them' as a scam. Am I wrong to think this way?

Originally posted by Cretae I use Malwarebytes free, CCleaner free, and SUPERAntispyware free to check for malware, spyware, and "take out the trash". If you've never run this type of maintenance on your system, I think you may see some performance gains. These are tried and true programs I have used for years, and I have never had any issues with them.

^ This ^

I couldn't agree more.

Hi, the only software I'd legitimately use would be BleachBit. Do not trust CCleaner because CCleaner is a horrible app and nobody should ever use it. Avast acquired Piriform and they've made CCleaner with ads, I believe it slows down your PC (maybe), CCleaner got hacked a while ago and makes the reputation of the software not so good. I would definitely trust BleachBit since it is open-source, so you don't have to worry about ads or anything. Although someone can change the code in BleachBit but that means they'd have to make their own GitHub repository of it.

I believe that BleachBit is a lot more safer than CCleaner, CCleaner is crap itself and shouldn't ever be used. It was a good software back in the day I agree, but things can change. So don't expect to go with something you've been with for a long time. I would suggest again BleachBit or ask for a technician to do it for you (if they can).

I really don't believe in CCleaner although I did a long time ago, and they also have cracked versions of CCleaner which is piracy and they come with viruses and malware so that's not good either. BleachBit is again completely free because again like reiterated it's open-source.

Hopefully this information comes across as useful, I'll put a video down below that is also informational.

Is Using CCleaner A Bad Idea? - Techquickie

Also, don't use Malwarebytes either. I'd fully trust your operating system's AV and not some other company's antivirus. Windows Defender/Security does great at what it does and it can detect a lot of things. Unless.. You cannot upgrade to Windows 11, you don't have any antivirus on your operating system. Then I'd say do your research and see what best fits you.

Edited by CFalcon075 - 18 Jan 2023 at 10:19pm