Clark please check your recommendations. Nothing is FREE. I installed the PC clean up from PCworld and now my computer is running worst. The others comments probably are well justified where more spyware programs were installed. I will try to cancel my subscription-it was a $29.95 plus the $9.95.
Clark must be getting freebies from PCworld to recommend them.
I am upset that I took Clarks word and did not check.

How to get Google has a problem and needs to close off my PC

I used several of the programs and there was a noticeable improvement in an old notebook PC that is running XP.

Have to agree with all the negative comments. There is nothing FREE and in all probability I have added tons of ad ware from trying to see what these FREE software programs could fine. Just took a nose dive on my opinion of Clark, who I heard for the first time today on his show. I thought how good this guy was and he should be cautious about recommending his website as having FREE software that will fix our problems. Check it out Clark - you will find that it does not do what it is professed to do "free spyware protection options" are not there.

I think Rick it right Once you reformatt your hard drive the "long way" There is nothing hidding in the bushes. I have tested many hard drives with antivirus programs after reformatting the "long slow way" And have found nothing What's up with that Mike????? Are you an antivirus program seller???

Firefox and the Adblock Plus add-on: you'll never want to use IE again.

Switch to Linux. Try http://linuxmint.com for a great, free OS with free software.

Bob

There's nothing better than a brand new reformatted computer. You know it's clean and you don't have to worry about anything hiding. I do mine every few months and I always will, and I don't use any dum programs that clog up my computer that's a waste of time and money. The so called free ones are the worst.

You get one guess who runs a local PC repair shop: the guy suggesting you "regularly" reformat your hard drive---period.

That's the biggest load of hooey, since Apple came out with the "anti-PC" ad campaign.

Reformatting your hard drive is the equivalent of stripping your house down to the foundation--instead of repairing the siding or replacing some damaged shingles.

I soundly give Ccleaner a thumbs up!
I tried spybot after two months of everyday use and it still got nothing from using http://www.ccleaner.com/

Ultimately the best way to speed up your computer is to back up your important data (photos, music, documents, locally-saved email, etc) then reformat your hard drive and reinstall your operating system. This will wipe any malware and get rid of any applications you no longer use that might be taking up resources. At that point, run Windows Update (PC) or Software Update (Mac) to install patches and software updates which are critical for protecting yourself against potential security risks and performance bugs. When you can no longer update any further, install your malware programs followed by your everyday applications as you need them. The will help cut down on the amount of software that is needlessly taking up system resources. Also, you most likely don't need the virus software that says it does everything to protect you six ways to Sunday. These applications take up a lot of system resources and will bog your system down. Research safe surfing to avoid potential bad guys and you won't need mega protection. It's amazing how much faster a computer feels with a yearly wipe-down.

Christa use to speed up her old computer? I checked out the comments for the programs listed in that article & many were not complimentary. I use my computer for work & absolutely cannot afford to mess it up or have it compromised in any way. Healthcare HIPAA issues.

I use Firefox on my MacBook and love it! Very easy to use, many add on utility software available and very good security.