Introduction
Performance of computers is significantly reduced due to the presence of spyware software, viruses, disorganized hard drive and unnecessary files such as the temporary files that allow provide easier access to browsing sites. Viruses contribute in reducing the performance of the PC. Spyware applications enable unwanted personnel to view a user’s browsing activity. A number of spyware removal applications are available.
Spyzooka Software
This spyware removal software detects, removes and blocks all types of Adware and spyware threats. This software has the most updated features that allow it to fight spyware consistently. At a cost of $29.95 for one computer, Spyzooka provides advanced users with a variety of more options (Spyware Remover).
Malwarebytes Anti-malware Free
This free application assists in detecting unwanted malware in the computer. It is effective especially when the computer is heavily infected by malware. It is around 10MB and scans very fast (Best Free Adware).
Microsoft Security Essentials
If using Microsoft windows it is advisable to download Microsoft Security essentials for free to help in protecting the PC from Adware, viruses, spyware and other nasty software that reduce the performance of the computer. Frequent updating of this application is recommended to enhance continued performance efficiency of the computer.
Advanced SystemCare
This is a free application that scans and removes Adware and spyware. In addition, it helps to clean up the registry and in the process help to improve system performance. Additionally, it releases the built-in power of the computer system and in the process improves the system and internet performance by up to 400% (Advanced System Care). Furthermore, this application helps to free up disk space by clean up junk files such as PC’s activity history. This application has also the ability to detect and repair ten PC problems and protect it from hidden security threats (Jovine).
Tune-up Utilities
This application enhances the speed of the PC by up to 50%. It has features that allow the clean up the hard disk and remove thousands of megabytes of windows clutter and in the process refreshes the registry. Additionally, it has diagnostic tools that assist in correcting PC errors, which boosts the PC performance. Tune-up utility 2012 version software costs about $49.95. If you have an older version, upgrading will cost you about $29.95 (Tune-Up Utilities).
Registry Cleaner Free
This application is a freeware that assists in speeding up the performance of the PC. It has a user friendly interface that allows easier and faster use. Additionally, it scans and removes useless files and invalid registry entries for purposes of enhancing PC performance. This application has a Pro version that cost about $45.95(Get Registry Cleaner).
Antivirus software
There is a number of free antivirus software. For instance, AVG free is useful in blocking web based attacks. Antivirus software is AviraAntiVir software that has a good malware protection capability. Both these versions have premium options, which require to be purchased to enjoy the full features. Additionally, the Bitdefender is another excellent antivirus that has received good reviews in terms of its performance. It costs about $29.95. Kaspersky is another excellent antivirus program that costs about $50 (Mediati).
Updating your computers operating system helps to improve performance. This is through the addition of features that help boost the performance by repairing bugs of the operating system and other software. Software updates such as Microsoft Office updates help to boost the functionality of the program.
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