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Update: You may want to stay away from Uniblue and SUMPC2011! There have been multiple accounts of bad things happening to users and computers that have SUMPC on them.
Software Description
The following is a description of SpeedUpMyPC 2011, as per the developer:
The problem:
Is your PC getting slower? With so many different settings, files and processes to monitor, it is hard to identify just what is slowing you down, let alone implement the necessary technical adjustments to recover speed and performance.The solution:
SpeedUpMyPC scans your computer to identify the processes, files and settings that are slowing you down, before wielding a powerful range of tools to optimize your system for improved performance. With single click simplicity, network settings, RAM and CPU function are all scanned, cleaned and tuned for speed, while junk files are deleted for space. The result is a computer that works faster and better.
dotTech Advice
dotTech hasn’t ever reviewed SUMPC, but Cnet’s Download.com has:
There’s no shortage of software designed to boost, tweak, or otherwise speed up sluggish PCs, enhance your computing security, and clean up your disks to advance both goals. Uniblue Systems’ SpeedUpMyPC 2010 describes its mission in its name. It combines several tools in one interface, including a system scanner, RAM optimizer, memory cleaner, start-up manager, and CPU booster, all optimized for the latest versions of Windows.
It was rated a measly 3/5 stars, but in the end they did like it.
Freebie Details
To get SpeedUpMyPC for free, follow these simple directions:
Version being given out for free: v5.1.1.1
Free updates: 12 months
Supported OS: Windows XP and higher
Download size: 5.3 MB
Malware scan: 1/43 detections – VirusTotal scan results
Giveaway time-frame: Unknown
Download and install SpeedUpMyPC 2011. After installation, fill out the promo page:
Check your email for your registration code:
Open up SpeedUpMyPC and click the Register button in the lower left:
Enjoy! You can now use the program’s “full functionality”:
Be sure to go through the settings when you’re done and change them to your preferences.
If you have trouble getting SpeedUpMyPC 2011, for free, post below and other dotTechies or I will try to help.
Via DownloadZen.
@tep:
You need Revo. Just about everyone else has it so why not you? It’ll make a restore point before uninstalling, then use Uniblue’s own uninstaller, then go ahunting for whatever crap Uniblue has left behind. Quick tip: after any uninstall, reboot. Ideally, reboot twice (especially when uninstalling security apps like firewalls.)
Revo details here:
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html
PS: the freeware version’s all you need.
This software is SPAM/MalWare garbage…constantly asking you to upgrade to the professional version. It was on my box less then 5 minutes.
@DrLongBear: Uniblue also used to bombard me with emails (thankfully, gmail has excellent server-side filtering.) In view of your experience, mine, and so many others, methinks dot tech will be all the better for staying clear of Uniblue in future.
My comp crashed and i lost my down load ,is there anyway to get a new code3 with out buying things again?
for myself it’s a good thing I had Paragon backup and restore installed on my win 7 64 bit pc, because after installing speedupmycomputer I needed it, I first tried to use windows restore point but they were completely gone.
uniblue is one of those companies that do intensive marketing on radio in the metro NY city area. Their ads just scream “scam”. I googled the product and found nothing but complaints, and one site advised to use 3 free utilities that each did a better job than anything that SUMP could do.
@tep:
Hi,
My maintenance procedure consists of using start->programs->accessories->system tools->disk cleanup
on the “more options” tab, clean up the system restore, when that’s done “disk cleanup” downloaded program files, temp internet files, offline webpages, and error reporting files (pick these as you see fit). when this is done, defragment. I use defraggler, which seems to be the best of the freewares I have run across.
@MikeR:
Thanks a lot Mike!
(I´m just no everyody else ;)
I got SpeedUpMyPC as a giveaway but tonight I was running ESET’s free online scan and it found 5 SpeedUpMyPC “Threats” as seen here: http://i.imgur.com/z52w2.png
Could it be that they just don’t agree with the ‘Free Registry Scan’ scam? GOTD has the same scam ad on their dowload page each day. (the Check for Registry Errors ad) To be honest, I have never looked up all of the processes it claims are unneeded and allegedly shuts down. I also have never encountered any problems. With 6GBs of RAM and a dual quad core processor or whatever it’s called, I also don’t have speed issues. If their marketers are spamming forums, you would think they would have the time to communicate with ESET to resolve any false positives.
Since I am in the market for a new AV, I just might email ESET and see how their customer service is by asking them what “Threat” SpeedUpMyPC actually is. If I do, I will post their response here or their lack of response.
i think speed myPC can be help my PC to be better
@Mardel53:
Sounds like a rootkit