What is Your Definition of Tune-Up?

[lgtechcomputers]

Tune up definitely varies from technician to technician but here is my list.

1. Remove all dust from vents and fans. This means you will need to check that hardware is properly seated after cleaning.
2. Scan the machine for malware and remove any if present.
3. Optimize the start up of the OS.
4. Uninstall software that is not used or bloatware.
5. Update Windows, Adobe and other products installed on the machine.
6. Clean up of files and registry.
7. Review internet browser's settings and optimize for security, if possible and allowed by the customer.
8. Make hardware upgrade recommendations.
9. Defrag hard drive on the way out...

I may have missed something but I think is what I generally offer and would recommend.

 

[dnnguyen]

Automation and scripting

Hi

I am new here and i can't seem to find the automation and scripting forum. Can someone point me to the right direction?

THanks

 

[Methical]

It was deleted sorry mate. I took all my scripts down.

I'll send it to you for US$100?

 

[tiani]

You seem to have a great rep here in the forum and I might be interested in the tool discussed here. Is there anywhere I could find a description before forking over $100?

 

[xxsilk109xx]

LOL filler text

tiani - awesome man

 

[JosephLeo]

1. Backup user specified data and the registry then write onto DVD.
2. Delete unwanted programs including
   • Trialware
   • OEMware
   • Junkware
   • Client specified programs
3. Delete unwanted/undesireable startup programs
4. Delete junk files, web browsing history and other like-type files
5. Perform a malware-check. If viruses present, inform customer.
6. Perform a hardware-check. If low, inform the customer.
7. Optimize graphics settings
8. Optimize pagefile settings
9. Defrag Hard Drive
10. Anti-Malware Updates.
    • If anti-malware software present, update defenitions.
    • If anti-malware software not present, install with customer permission and update to latest defenitions.
11. Update Flash, Shockwave, AIR, Adobe Reader, Java, Silverlight.
12. Update all installed web browsers
13. Update Windows to latest Service Pack
14. Delete junk files again for good measure.
15. Remove dust from EXTERNAL fans and vents only.
16. Clean computer by wiping any dust, smudges or dirt from chassis.

I think that's a pretty complete tune-up. Although I have two tune-ups. Basic (No OS updates, Dust Removal, Adobe/Sun/MS updates, Web Browser Updates,) and Premium.

 

[techguyforyou]

anyone use DiskMax from KoshyJohn? it cleans up loads of stuff that CCleaner doesn't touch - I started using it about a month ago and it's great

it doesn't like anything other than a 32-bit colour display, so some rdp, vnc and remote control s/ware won't let you start the cleaning process off

I never use sfc unless there's a problem, but maybe I should now

One of my associates uses DiskMax, he says it works great, may have to give it a whirl.

 

[xacked]

My Take

1. Run a Drive Fitness Test (What's the point of optimizing a computer with a dying hard drive?)

2. Run a chkdsk (If DFT passes and there are file system errors this will fix them.

3. Run CCleaner and check "remove old prefetch data" Some people may find this a hit or miss but I'd prefer for the OS to rebuild the prefetch in case there was an issue with it.

4. Run Process Explorer and find out what's taking system resources and target those applications

5. Run Autoruns and remove anything unnecessary, especially what was found in process explorer. This includes unchecking all but a few entries under "Scheduled Tasks" (I keep any AV program scheduled, and google update).

6. Use PC Decrapifier to remove any unneeded programs. This isn't that big of a deal as long as the startup entries are disabled from step 5

7. Defrag with the Windows defragger (Vista and 7) - performance tests have shown that it's just as good as any third party defrag program.

8. Find hardware bottlenecks. 1GB of RAM on Vista ain't good enough. You can check the Performance Index in Vista/7 to see what's lagging on the system.

9. Update Windows to the latest service packs/updates (Vista's SP1 brought about significant performance improvements).

10. Update any outdated programs with ninite.com or filehippo updater.

11. Check for any physical cleaning necessary., the works.

Checking for malware would be included on this but I'll start the whole process with the assumption that there are none, however autoruns and process explorer would reveal any if they existed.