Just Wondering

[wizard12]

I was just wondering. Is it bad to have too many optimizing software on your computer? This is silly but u never know. The more the merrier but does this count with computer optimizers?

 

[eyeCpc]

What I've been finding here trying out a long list of optimizers is a load of crap. I haven't actually seen any improvement with any of them. Simply disabling a few startups, adding more memory if needed, and disabling a few unused background services goes a lot further.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

The only time it would be bad having multiple optimizing programs would be if they were all loaded up at the same time. Using one at a time is fine.

 

[eyeCpc]

You would probably end up seeing one conflict with another when automatically trying use another system tweak disabling one thing while the other leaves it enabled. If you are running Vista the steps on one MS page would be another idea. http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/maintenance.mspx

 

[StratosP]

I'd think it'd be better to stick to one, because it could interfere with the other(s). Causing critical system damage, like corrupting your system.

 

[eyeCpc]

It wouldn't result in any hardware or boot problems but could end up seeing errors of some type. Too often these optimizers prove to be nothing more then gimics and don't actually do that much to start with.

Shortly after Vista came out I ran across a blog for 10 steps on improving performance some time before the MS page there appeared. http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/10/19/10-simple-ways-to-speed-up-windows-vista/