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Applications and Startup Optimization Tools
One big cause of system sluggishness is problems with the applications you run. Are they outdated and need patching? Do too many run in the background when you start your PC? The following utilities solve those problems and more.
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Identify program security leaks and batten down the hatches with this free software.
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See what programs are running on your PC, and find out how safe they are.
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What's loading at startup? Find out with this utility, which improves on MSCONFIG.
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Kill off unwanted background programs like worms, adware, and spyware.
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Clean out system junk and craplets from your PC
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This free utility lets you view PDF files.
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Cleanly remove Norton products with this uninstaller from the source.
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Use this freebie to remove McAfee products without a trace.
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