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Lizzy16
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10-01-2016, 05:55 PM
#1
I use Ccleaner often and it really simplifies clearing my registry, but I'm curious about Piriform's other tools. I'm expecting some advice since I don't know what others think or if they're worth trying. I'm also open to suggestions even if they seem unusual.
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Lizzy16
10-01-2016, 05:55 PM #1

I use Ccleaner often and it really simplifies clearing my registry, but I'm curious about Piriform's other tools. I'm expecting some advice since I don't know what others think or if they're worth trying. I'm also open to suggestions even if they seem unusual.

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Frankette44
Posting Freak
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10-01-2016, 08:32 PM
#2
I tried it on my laptop since it was laggy, and I noticed a boost in speed after using defragger.
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Frankette44
10-01-2016, 08:32 PM #2

I tried it on my laptop since it was laggy, and I noticed a boost in speed after using defragger.

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SecondMember
Member
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10-06-2016, 07:21 PM
#3
Speccy offers a fast method for reviewing details. Defraggler works well with HDDs as well.
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SecondMember
10-06-2016, 07:21 PM #3

Speccy offers a fast method for reviewing details. Defraggler works well with HDDs as well.

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member
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10-06-2016, 08:19 PM
#4
RecuVva is excellent to have set up. It’s an undelete tool that proves incredibly handy if you unintentionally erase files or delete something too big.
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mcbudder2004
10-06-2016, 08:19 PM #4

RecuVva is excellent to have set up. It’s an undelete tool that proves incredibly handy if you unintentionally erase files or delete something too big.

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VoidStar12
Junior Member
46
10-14-2016, 05:23 PM
#5
Hey everyone, just checking in. I was a bit concerned they might think I’m not trustworthy or something, but it seems they’re generally respected. Running an SSD means I don’t need to defrag, and most HDDs nowadays do self-defragmenting automatically. I’ll look into Recuvva—it looks promising.
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VoidStar12
10-14-2016, 05:23 PM #5

Hey everyone, just checking in. I was a bit concerned they might think I’m not trustworthy or something, but it seems they’re generally respected. Running an SSD means I don’t need to defrag, and most HDDs nowadays do self-defragmenting automatically. I’ll look into Recuvva—it looks promising.

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DeenBurbigo
Member
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10-14-2016, 05:38 PM
#6
Speccy will gather details, and Defraggler will handle the Windows defrag task.
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DeenBurbigo
10-14-2016, 05:38 PM #6

Speccy will gather details, and Defraggler will handle the Windows defrag task.

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joniganda
Member
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10-18-2016, 08:08 AM
#7
I just reinstall Windows periodically due to a lack of effort.
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joniganda
10-18-2016, 08:08 AM #7

I just reinstall Windows periodically due to a lack of effort.

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jufeng233
Junior Member
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10-31-2016, 03:32 PM
#8
They said it might shorten your hard drive's life, but I want to know for sure.
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jufeng233
10-31-2016, 03:32 PM #8

They said it might shorten your hard drive's life, but I want to know for sure.

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Gollum4545
Member
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11-05-2016, 01:45 AM
#9
Uncertain about the outcome? All your data resides on your server, meaning it’s essentially just creating a small Windows installation file. My games remain on a separate drive, and I simply inform Steam of their location so I don’t need to reinstall them. In reality, I’m only adding around 30-60 GB to my SSD.
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Gollum4545
11-05-2016, 01:45 AM #9

Uncertain about the outcome? All your data resides on your server, meaning it’s essentially just creating a small Windows installation file. My games remain on a separate drive, and I simply inform Steam of their location so I don’t need to reinstall them. In reality, I’m only adding around 30-60 GB to my SSD.

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Raze_FR
Member
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11-05-2016, 03:22 AM
#10
They claimed SSDs dislike frequent writing, and that rewriting HDDs by magnetizing and demagnetizing them is harmful. If that’s true, then everything I’ve known is wrong.
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Raze_FR
11-05-2016, 03:22 AM #10

They claimed SSDs dislike frequent writing, and that rewriting HDDs by magnetizing and demagnetizing them is harmful. If that’s true, then everything I’ve known is wrong.

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