System Utilities Software
The system utilities software listed below will help keep your system running and
performing within normal operating parameters. The free system clean-up utilities
such as Ad-Aware and Spybot will remove the normal internet plaque that builds up
on your computer over time. Although these programs can not always remove all of
the various adware and spyware these programs have been chosen as a first line of
defense for all of our computer systems. If your computer becomes infected with
a more serious version of adware or spyware, that these programs can not remove,
you should seek professional assistance from a BetterBuilt.com service technician.
Other system utilities on this page are more technical and should be used as needed
or as directed by your BetterBuilt.com representative.
Ad-Aware SE
Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive
advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware,
Browser hijackers, and tracking components. With the release of Ad-Aware SE Personal
edition, Lavasoft takes the fight against Spyware to the next level.
Click here to download Ad-aware
now
Download and install instructions:
1.) After clicking the above link, click the green "Download Now" Icon.
2.) Choose "Run" from the dialog box popup.
3.) After the download is complete, click "Run".
4.) Click "Next" at your next prompt.
5.) Check the box that says "I accept the license agreement."
6.) Click "Next" at all remaining prompts.
The Belarc Advisor
Click here to download Belarc Advisor
1.) After clicking the above link, click on "Free Download" at the top of the page.
2.) Click "Run" at the next two Explorer prompts.
3.) Click "Install" at the next prompt.
4.) Click "I Agree".
5.) Your PC Audit will appear in your Internet Browser!
CCleaner
Click here to download CCleaner
Download and install instructions:
1.) After clicking the above link, at the top-right of the page, click "Download
Latest Version".
2.) Choose "Run" from the dialog box popup.
3.) After the download is complete, click "Run".
4.) Click "OK" at the "Installer Language" dialog box popup. (English is the default
language.)
5.) Click "Next".
6.) Click "I Agree".
7.) Click "Next".
8.) Click "Install".
9.) Click "Finish".
Microsoft LLTD protocol
Click here to read the article
When you run Network Map or open your network browser in Windows Vista®, computers
that are running Microsoft Windows® XP do not appear on the completed diagram. For
Windows XP the solution is simple, all you have to do is download and install the
LLTD protocol. Once you’ve installed the LLTD Responder, and enabled File and Printer
Sharing in Windows Firewall, a computer running Windows XP can respond to other
Windows Vista computers on the network that are attempting to create a network map.
Microsoft Memory Tester
Click here to download
Microsoft Memory Tester
Download and install instructions:
1.) After clicking the above link, click "Run".
2.) Click "Accept" at the following box.
3.) Follow the remaining on-screen instructions verbatim.
Microsoft Windows Updates
Microsoft windows updates are designed to repair flaws in the Microsoft operating
system and installed Microsoft applications. Most windows based computers are currently
configured to only download and install the critical updates leaving the optional
updates uninstalled. These optional updates are also important because they provide
your computer with additional ability to run new software and windows features.
Windows Updates
Download and install instructions:
1.) Visit the above Microsoft windows update website
2.) Allow windows to scan your computer for updates
3.) Choose the "Custom" update option.
4.) Wait for windows to scan for additional updates
5.) Choose all "High Priority" AND "Software, Optional" updates
a) Please note that you should only choose "Hardware, Optional"
updates if instructed by a professional
b) Please note that you may not be able to select all updates to be performed at
once and will have to repeat the windows update process after you install some of
the updates
6.) After you have installed windows updates you will need to repeat the above process
to confirm that all windows updates have been installed
a) Sometimes there are updates to updates which will not appear until after you
have installed the initial updates
b) Some updates may fail unless you restart your computer. These failed updates
can sometimes be installed if you restart your computer and re-try the failed update.
Please consult a BetterBuilt.com professional if an update
will not install.
Spybot
Spybot - Search & Destroy (sometimes known as Spybot-S&D) is a malware,
spyware and adware removal program for Microsoft Windows. Like most malware scanners,
Spybot-S&D scans the computer hard disk and or RAM for malicious software.
Click here to download Spybot now
Download and install instructions:
1.) After clicking the above link, click the green "Download Now" icon.
2.) Choose "Run" from the dialog box popup.
3.) After the download is complete, click "Run".
4.) Click "OK" at the dialog box popup. (English is the default language.)
5.) Click "Next" at the following dialog.
6.) Click the radio button at the bottom of the screen that says "I accept the agreement."
7.) Click "Next" 5 times.
8.) Click "Install".
9.) Click "Finish" .
Spyware Blaster
Click here to download Spyware Blaster
1.) Click the "" Download Now" Button.
2.) Click the "Run" button at the prompt.
3.) After the download is completed choose "Run" from the next prompt,
also.
4.) Click "Next".
5.) Select "I accept the terms of the License Agreement"
6.) Click "Next".
7.) Click "Next" again.
8.) Click "Next" again, then "Install".
9.) Wait for the installation to be completed and then click "Finish".
Trend Micro Housecall
Ease your mind and scan your PC for Viruses.
Scan Now. It's Free!
Click here to start scanning
your PC
The Unlocker
Click here to download Unlocker
Unlocker can remove file locks to bypass issues such as Cannot delete file: Access is denied, There has been a sharing violation., The source or destination file may be in use., The file is in use by another program or user., Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. This utility is generally used by a computer technician.
Please make sure that you know what you’re doing before using this tool.
The Unstoppable Copier
Click here to download The Unstoppable Copier
1.) After clicking the above link, click the "Download Now" graphic on the left
of the page.
2.) Click "Open" at the following prompt.
3.) Copy and paste the containing file wherever suits you best on your hard drive
(There is no installation for this one, just a single executable file is needed
to run it.
4.) Double-Click the file you just copied to run the program.