Posts by Taylor Morales31

This was already stated back in 2020.

Look, it’s pretty simple: if you aren't actually using a printer or whatever, then just kill that service. If you *are* using one, then you can't just shut it down because everything will stop working properly. We don't all use our PCs for the exact same things... 🙂

For me, the week ahead feels like it’s going to drag on forever—actually, let's be real, it's going to feel like it lasts over two and a half years. Even an OS like Windows 8 wouldn't even be on my radar right now, especially since it lacks the Start orb, it doesn't have Windows Media Center, it ditched Aero... who knows what else they stripped away?
And don't even get me started on Windows XP. 🙂

Look, it's true that having only 433MB of RAM makes things move a bit sluggish by today's standards, but I honestly think you should just bite the bullet and upgrade. If you jump to 4GB, you can finally run a 64-bit version so the system actually recognizes the full 4 gigs. 👍

It’s not even three thousand 🤣

Look, I wrote those previous posts just to clear out the junk... but right now I’m putting HitmanPro through its paces. It’s that cloud-based antimalware, right? If I run a full scan, it takes maybe 5:39 and finds absolutely nothing. Then, immediately after, I fire up a Norton AntiVirus full scan—that takes an hour and 24 minutes and also comes up clean. Even MBAM shows nothing. Honestly, if this keeps up, HitmanPro is going to be my go-to because it’s lightning fast and barely puts any load on the system since it scans via the cloud. I don't even have to bother with manual updates; I just run it and go.

As for optimization, I’ve been using ASC, though I don't even keep it running constantly anymore—I just pop it open when I need to tweak something. Regarding TuneUp, I actually agree with the sentiment that the older versions were superior, which is exactly why I switched over to ASC. The newer TuneUp iterations just weren't cutting it for me, haha.

On top of that, I rely on CCleaner and Temp File Cleaner daily, and thank God for that. It saves me from having to reinstall Windows every five seconds. And of course, it isn't just those tools; I fine-tune every single one of my programs down to the smallest detail. I do it because I can't stand the thought of having to deal with a massive installation process all over again. 👍

It’s the exact same deal here, ASC works just fine



except it would have been installed for over a year if I hadn't moved everything from my D drive to my C drive back then—it was running in a dual boot setup for more than a year before that 🙂

Andrew Miller102 said:Easy on the memory...

I see you’re running a rig named James—if that’s official, then we’re practically twins. Honestly, that’s just another issue we could easily settle over a few beers on Slack, right?😂🙂

First off, I don't drink beer—well, rarely—and second, I can't stand people like you, so I'll pass, thanks.

Now, what's the deal? People like you who love to dictate and lecture everyone else about what they should or shouldn't have installed on their own damn computers... It's like my buddy who constantly goes, "Why don't you just switch from Opera to Mozilla?" and I'm like, "Screw you, I didn't vibe with Mozilla, I like Opera." And then he starts again: "But why? Opera is trash, blah, blah, blah..." Like, why do you even care? Is this your computer or mine?

Look, whatever I choose to run is my business, period. I see people doing this all the time—telling others, "Don't do this," or "You should do that"...

Man, just chill out. You have your own PC, right? You aren't the admin on my machine, so back off, okay? 👍

It runs its cleaning cycles while the PC is just sitting there idle, not while I'm actually working. It gives me a polite heads-up before starting, so I can go brew myself a cup of coffee and let it handle its business in the background.

My machine stays snappy enough given my specs, so I haven't got any complaints... As far as dealing with malware, I use a whole arsenal—everything from Malwarebytes and SAS to HitmanPro and cloud-based antimalware. Plus, I have IObit Malware Fighter Pro running in real time to cover my bases.

On top of that, I rely on their Game Booster. Without it, trying to run anything like Grand Theft Auto IV or Dirt 2 on my integrated hd3200 would be a total nightmare, but with its help and some ATI Extreme drivers, things actually move along. It’s not top-tier performance, obviously, but it gets the job done. I’ve been gaming since the days of the Spectrum, Commodore, Amstrad, and Schneider.

Bottom line: I use IObit daily and honestly, I have zero issues with it. If it were actually bad software, I wouldn't have kept it on my system for a single second to cause trouble.

And it doesn't hog resources, either. I mean, Opera eats up ten to fifteen times more than this does, and I’m stuck using Opera because I love it. 🙂



So yeah, that's my take. Everyone should just test it out and use whatever works for them. This setup works fine for me, and if it ever stops performing, we'll just look for something else. 👍

Ugh, Andrew Miller102, seriously? Ever since I started trying to pay attention to those accent marks, you’ve been such a pain in my neck, constantly correcting me where it doesn't even matter.

Call me a child if you want, but as long as Advanced SystemCare keeps my PC running smoothly and I'm happy with the results, then it's doing its job.

Look, if you want to be part of this forum, you supposedly need CCleaner, but hey, I don't have it anymore, so I guess I'm out—that's my business. A person should just pick whatever works for them; I made my choice, and I'm deciding for myself.

None of us are actually out here buying CCleaner or Advanced SystemCare or any other software, so maybe people could get serious about who's just selling us smoke and mirrors. Personally, nobody's selling me anything.👍

Andrew Miller102 can talk all he wants about their internal drama, but that's nobody's business but theirs,

Let him keep his Advanced SystemCare; honestly, it works fine for me. My PC hasn't kicked the bucket thanks to it. If you're asking if it beats CCleaner, I’ll give you this: at least it doesn't force a bunch of junk programs onto my startup list just to stay relevant like CCleaner does. Plus, it isn't nearly as obnoxious about blacklisting registry keys as CCleaner is. 👍

Look, you can just head into the BIOS and set the ROM drive as your primary boot device. Pop the disc in and you're good to go...

Alternatively, if your BIOS actually supports it, you can install via a USB flash drive. Just make sure it’s at least 4GB and completely empty—usually listed under "USB Hard Drive" in the BIOS settings.

There are plenty of tutorials online covering this exact stuff.

And let's be clear: you can't format the OS while you're actually running it. You can't saw off the branch you're sitting on... 🙂

I’m pretty sure you won't run into any formatting issues if you're installing from an existing OS via DVD—at least, I don't recall ever having that happen to me.

I can confirm it—even the Metropolitan Opera has pulled their notification... this forum is absolutely blowing up right now.

This is where you find out if there’s an actual security hole. If everything has been properly patched via Windows Update, there shouldn't be any vulnerabilities left—but if this program manages to sniff one out despite my updates, then we'll know...



I’d already run scans using McAfee, SAS, and IObit Malware Fighter, and honestly, I couldn't bring myself to bother with Norton because those scans take forever, man. But anyway, it's been ages since I even touched my C: drive and absolutely nothing has turned up...



Look, having a fully patched OS might not save you from every single nightmare scenario, but you really want your Windows updates current. It just gives those lowlifes way fewer cracks to crawl through and set up camp in your computer... 😉

Is this actually a Trojan? I couldn’t find a single trace of it on my system even after running Norton, McAfee, and IObit Malware Fighter.

Avira scanned my entire C: drive and came up completely clean, yet Opera keeps flagging it with warnings...

So, either I don't have a Trojan, or all these programs are just total garbage.

Or maybe you guys just don't keep your macOS fully updated? Mine is current,

but could it be related to those heavy-duty security patches? From what I understand, if your macOS isn't properly patched, no antivirus in the world is going to save you—there are just too many holes everywhere, like Swiss cheese. Correct me if I'm wrong on that part!

I'm posting here because I see it’s possible to perform a full upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro—meaning everything stays intact, including all my programs, settings, and files.

Is it actually smart to pull the trigger on this if my current setup is running perfectly fine? Has anyone here actually gone through with it? Or am I better off just staying right where I am and not tempting fate??

Honestly, it’s unbelievable how I always end up being tempted to make such stupid decisions...

Maybe I should just leave myself alone for a bit. 😁

Arthur Lewis2 said:It’s not going to work. Honestly, don't even bother trying—it's just way too weak. ☕
That’s an easy fix for your hard drive, sure, but you're running dangerously low on RAM.

I'm with you on that. It’s not like Windows is the only thing eating up all your RAM...
And you don't just want to have nothing but Windows installed, staring at it like it's the only thing in the world?

Ryan Watson22 said:I'm signing off on this one. RAM is absolutely the bottleneck here. Personally, I was hitting a wall with just 1GB, but once I bumped it up to 2GB, everything finally started running smoothly.

I’m already starting to feel the squeeze on that 2GB of RAM. Every single new software release is more demanding than the last; programs keep evolving and pushing the envelope, while my hardware is just sitting here stuck in the past. It’s a losing battle.

And I’m sitting here with 2GB myself, minus the 256MB integrated onto the board.



I've got Windows, Norton, RocketDock, and Rainmeter running.

What else would you want? Just buy some RAM along with me.🙂

Well, that really depends on the hardware you're running. It doesn't just jump back to life that fast even on my own laptop—and mine is pretty much a relic with a dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and a sluggish 5400 RPM hard drive. But honestly, I don't stress about it too much since I can just put the thing to sleep; then it wakes up instantly and works perfectly fine enough for me.

Someone actually had the nerve to write to you saying that after a week or so following installation, everything would just settle down and it wouldn't be a big deal

First off, crack open Task Manager and see what exactly is eating up that 20-30% CPU usage while you're just sitting there idling.

Joshua Stewart9 said:Just wipe that half-baked piece of junk and install XP.

You'll have to hunt down some drivers manually, sure, but at least it won't be constantly hemorrhaging your CPU and RAM for no reason.

Honestly? Just toss that pathetic excuse for a computer in the trash and go buy an actual machine.