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glary utilities

I downloaded glary utilities it says I have-339 regestry cleaner probs.
5 spyware probs.
2 shortcut probs.
about 2,500 temp files.
should I repair these ? .
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  • davester
    davester Posts: 4,079 Forumite
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    is it asking for money to fix?
    Survey earnings total 2009 £417, 2010 £875, 2011 £574
  • pcombo
    pcombo Posts: 3,429 Forumite
    You cant just delete temp files as they may be in use. I wouldn't touch the registry with any program it would end up messing it up.

    Shortcuts isn't a problem.
  • isofa
    isofa Posts: 6,091 Forumite
    Dump it and download and use CCleaner for the general cleanup, and Malwarebytes for the spyware scan.
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    redvanman wrote: »
    I downloaded glary utilities it says I have-339 regestry cleaner probs.
    5 spyware probs.
    2 shortcut probs.
    about 2,500 temp files.
    should I repair these ? .

    Glarys safe to use, go for it
    :idea:
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    pcombo wrote: »
    You cant just delete temp files as they may be in use. I wouldn't touch the registry with any program it would end up messing it up.

    Shortcuts isn't a problem.

    Glary wont remove temp files that are in use
    :idea:
  • dogmaryxx
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    redvanman wrote: »
    I downloaded glary utilities it says I have-339 regestry cleaner probs.
    5 spyware probs.
    2 shortcut probs.
    about 2,500 temp files.
    should I repair these ? .

    Yes otherwise no point in scanning in first place.

    Glary has never caused me any bother.
  • Eusing will sort your registry out
    It's taken me years of experience to get this cynical
  • Glary is good - never had any problems.

    You could also try iObit Advanced Systemcare.

    I have been using both for 18+ months with no problems.
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,947 Forumite
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    the thing to remember with all cleaners, av progs, anti malware progs, etc., is that NO SINGLE ONE will catch every issue. You need to run a couple to ensure a decent cleanout.

    Example....Glary often picks up registry issues that CCleaner misses, and CCleaner's cleaner will get rid of more carp than Glary.....solution - run them both :)
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • Glary Utilites seems to resemble TuneUp Utilites very closely:think:.

    I have used TuneUp for donkeys years and its one of the best Utility packs going and has never caused any problems whatsoever.
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