Cyberwalker's Recommended
System Repair Tools

Last updated: Febraury 11, 2006

Sometimes you can fix your computer problems with a great piece of software designed to route out problems automatically. Here's a series of tools we like and trust and therefore recommend. Most of them have try before you buy setups, but they are generally inexpensive so they're an affordable way to get better performance out of your computer.

SpeedUpMyPC - Free up memory, free up CPU usage, improve your Internet speed and get your PC to boot faster. All this will continue to better system stability and is a one button cleanup utility for your computer. This program is a bestseller! [See our review]

Memory Optimizer Pro - Windows programs like to grab memory for themselves. However sometimes these programs forget to free up that memory when they are done with it (this is a called a memory leak). So the system gets bogged down as less and less memory is available for new tasks. Memory Optimizer Pro cleans your computers memory to ensure that memory that has been allocated for actual tasks is being used and is not just marked as such but has been abandoned by the program that says it is using it. Using this program can improve you system performance by up to 50 percent sometimes. This tool is a must have, especially for people with older systems that have less memory but are using newer programs! However we always recommended that you add more physcial memory. It's cheap and provides a great way to upgrade your system with little fuss. (learn more about RAm upgrades here)..

PestPatrol - Spyware is a category of software that gets installed secretly on your compter by web pages or by free programs you install. Then the software sends information about your habits to third party companies on the Internet. Sometimes it hijacks tour homepage or forces you to look at advertising. It can be eliminated though with a simple tool. We love PestPatrol and use it every day.

Norton Anti-Virus - Norton Anti-Virus is the industry standard for antivirus programs. Some people like McAfee, but personally we like the automated features of Norton and its ease of use. Because viruses are so virulent and such a part of everyday computing its imperitive that you have some sort of anti-virus protection on your system.

CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner - When your computer is sluggish sometimes its because there is some much garbage accummulated in your regsitry, which is a Windows filing cabinet for programs and settings and the like, that the system crawls to a halt. Use this program to cleanse your registry and you'll see way better general system performance.

PC Bug Killer - This is a good all purpose system cleanser which can detect and wipe out a series of problems with your computer. From regsitry errors to bad shortcuts to corrupt files and beyond. We also like this program because you cna download it and see if your system needs it as it will detect he problems for free. You have to pay for the software to fix those problems, but a least you won't need to buy it if your system doesn't have many (or any!) problems. We're big fans of this product!

Dr. Salman's Windows Power Tools - This suite of repair tools includes a memory optimizer, a package to make your Windows menus run faster and includes lots of other useful tools. A good and affordable all in one utility.

Advanced XP Tweak - Do you use Windows XP but want to customize it so it works just right for you? Then you'll love XP Tweak Pro. Customize the start menu, speed up Internet access and tweak desktop settings.

Evidence Eliminator - This is a handy tool because it cleans any evidence of illcit web use from your system. For adults who may share a computer with younger people and don't want to expose them to unsavory content. It's not for everyone, but for those that poke around in the seamier side of the Internet, its indispensible. Also see our Cover Your Tracks FAQ on this site.

Spector Pro - This tool is also for concerned parents who want to know what their children are doing on their computers. It quietly tracks what they do and where they go on the web and what they use the computer for. If you have a home network check out the eBlaster product to do the same thing but over a home computer network.

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