Special Bob's BLOG

FixBee – A Stabler & Faster PC. For Free.

SpecialBob — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:13:00 +0000

I tried this application out and for what it does I am sure it is fine. It seems a little lacking after using all the tools out there that have so many functions, but if all you want is a temporary file cleaner and a disk defragmenter, this is a good fit for you. Check it out at http://www.fixbee.com. FixBee – A Stabler & Faster PC. For Free.

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Windows Service Monitor

SpecialBob — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:58:43 +0000

Here’s a cute little program that looks like it might be useful. It claims to monitor the services running on your computer. Check it out at http://wsmonitor.codeplex.com/.

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Windows 8

SpecialBob — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:28:46 +0000

Windows 8 Consumer preview is available now. Basically this is the public beta free to download and try out. check it out at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/download.

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Two “Must Have” Repair Utilities

SpecialBob — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:32:00 +0000

Lately I have been using a couple of new tools and I highly recommend them. Check out D7 for an all in one malware removal, cleanup and repair utility. Too much to mention, so check it out at https://sites.google.com/a/obxcompguy.com/foolish-it/d7 .
Another utility great for repairing windows after malware has messed it up is Windows Repair at Tweaking.com. As with D7, you have to see it to believe it. Get it and check it out at http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/windows_repair_all_in_one.html.

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How Windows PC’s Get Infected

SpecialBob — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:01:02 +0000

Here’s a great little article showing how Windows computers usually get infected. Check it out and protect yourself at http://www.csis.dk/en/csis/news/3321/.

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Another Malware Diagnostic and Removal Tool

SpecialBob — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:45:34 +0000

Just a quick post about a handy and portable tool that anyone wanting to rid their system of malware should try, and it’s great for carrying around on your thumb drive. It’s OTL.exe, OldTimer Listit, and it seems like a keeper… Check it out at http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/277391-otl-tutorial-how-to-use-oldtimer-listit/.

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Uninstall That Antivirus Software!

SpecialBob — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:41:31 +0000

Yes, sometimes you need to uninstall Antivirus software. Usually because it hasn’t worked and you have a virus anyway, or because the antivirus itself is preventing you from accessing the internet, or from doing omething else you should be able to do with your computer. This site I am passing on today is most definitely the ultimate list of uninstallers. It even includes uninstallers for things other than Antivirus software. Check it out at http://uninstallers.blogspot.com/ .

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Hard Drive Information Tool

SpecialBob — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:00:42 +0000

I may not update often, but I am not gone forever, and quality beats quantity every time. Here’s a great little program for checking out your hard drive’s health. It can tell you a lot of info about your hard drive. Check it out at http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInfo/index-e.html .

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Common fixes for Windows 7 and Vista

SpecialBob — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:05:41 +0000

One little program helps fix common annoyances and problems in Windows 7 and Vista. Created by one of Microsoft’s MVP’s. Read about it and download it at http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-fix-windows-7-vista-problems-with-fixwin-utility.

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Find your Windows key.

SpecialBob — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:48:54 +0000

A quick little program today. Win KeyFinder lets you retrieve your product key from your windows installation. Great for doing a reinstall even if you lost your key. Check it out at http://www.winkeyfinder.com/.

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