Welch Company
San Francisco, CA


S U M M A R Y


DIARY: December 4, 2010 12:30 PM Saturday; Rod Welch

C17 purchased utilites w7 ccleaner, defraggler, speccy.

1...Summary/Objective
2...Defragment Partitions Piriform Download


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SUBJECTS
Ccleaner Computer Utlity Disk Optimize CPU Disk I/O Remove Temporary

0703 -
0703 -    ..
0704 - Summary/Objective
0705 -
070501 - Follow up ref SDS 2 IP6G.
070502 -
070503 -
070505 -  ..
0706 -
0707 -
0708 - Progress
0709 -
070901 - Working today in the record for configuring c17, and found on the
070902 - Internet that denial of access to computer directories in Windows 7
070903 - can occur due to corrupt regestry entires.
070905 -  ..
070906 - Found a freeware progream....
070907 -
070908 -        Piriform
070909 -                    ccleaner
070910 -
070911 -              http://www.piriform.com/
070913 -         ..
070914 -        Piriform explains...
070916 -         ..
070917 -        CCleaner optimizes computer systems and privacy.  Unused
070918 -        temporary files are removed - allowing Windows to run faster
070919 -        and restoring hard disk space.  Traces of online Internet use
070920 -        history are removed.  Registry is scanned for errors and
070921 -        correction.  Ccleaner is very fast (normally taking less than a
070922 -        second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!
070924 -             ..
070925 -        1.  Clean free disk space
070926 -
070927 -            When files are deleted, Windows removes the reference in
070928 -            the disk index table, but does not delete the actual data
070929 -            that made up the file on the disk.  Over time, this data
070930 -            will be overwritten as Windows writes new files to that
070931 -            area of the drive.
070933 -               ..
070934 -              http://www.piriform.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner/wiping-free-disk-space
070936 -             ..
070937 -            Therefore, before new data overwrites deleted files they
070938 -            can be reconstructed and restored.  This is a benefit when
070939 -            files are deleted by mistake, but presents invasion of
070940 -            privacy and security for others to restore deleted files.
070941 -            reconstruct all, or parts of files that you've deleted.
070943 -             ..
070944 -            CCleaner can wipe the free areas of your hard disk so that
070945 -            deleted files can never be recovered.
070947 -             ..
070948 -        2.  Removes temporary and hidden files....
070949 -
070950 -            a.  Internet Explorer (IE)
070951 -
070952 -                Temporary files, history, cookies, Autocomplete form
070953 -                history, index.dat.
070955 -                 ..
070956 -            b.  Firefox (Netscape)
070957 -
070958 -                Temporary files, history, cookies, download history,
070959 -                form history.
070961 -                 ..
070962 -            c.  Google Chrome
070963 -
070964 -                Temporary files, history, cookies, download history,
070965 -                form history.
070967 -                 ..
070968 -            d.  Opera
070969 -
070970 -                Temporary files, history, cookies
070972 -                 ..
070973 -            e.  Safari
070974 -
070975 -                Temporary files, history, cookies, form history.
070977 -                 ..
070978 -            f.  Windows
070979 -
070980 -                Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log
070981 -                files.
070983 -             ..
070984 -        3.  Registry Cleaner
070985 -
070986 -            Advanced features to remove unused and old entries,
070987 -            including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs,
070988 -            ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files,
070989 -            Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more...
070990 -            also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.
070992 -  ..
070993 - We have been using regscrub for Windows XP, but need a program for
070994 - Windows 7, reported on 101115 2018. ref SDS 2 IP6G  Ccleaner seems
070995 - like a good possiblity.
070997 -  ..
070998 - Ccleaner scope continues...
070999 -
071000 -        4.  Third-party applications
071001 -
071002 -            Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many
071003 -            apps including Media Player, eMule, Google Toolbar,
071004 -            Netscape, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR,
071005 -            WinAce, WinZip and many more...
071007 -             ..
071008 -        5.  100% Spyware Free
071009 -
071010 -            Ccleaner This software does NOT contain any Spyware,
071011 -            Adware or Viruses
071013 -  ..
071014 - Downloaded and installed ccleaner on c17 for Windows 7....
071015 -
071016 -              J:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe
071018 -  ..
071019 - Ran ccleaner to clean the registry.
071021 -  ..
071022 - The vendor for ccleaner, sells some other utilities...
071023 -
071024 -
0711 -

SUBJECTS
Speccy Computer Utlity System Information Complements Windows 7 Piri

1103 -
110401 -  ..
110402 - Ordered....
110403 -
110404 -    1.  Speccy
110405 -
110406 -              http://www.piriform.com/speccy
110407 -
110408 -        Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC
110409 -        showing what's inside the computer?
110411 -         ..
110412 -    2.  Windows 7 accesses System Information in the menu bar for the
110413 -        system management program that lists directories and files.
110414 -        Speccy supplements Windows 7 System Information.
110416 -  ..
110417 - There is a clever marketing trick.  The program is presented as being
110418 - free, and can be downloaded without charge.  Speccy requests donation,
110419 - and the presentation gives the impression that Piriform has changed
110420 - from open source to selling the product.  As a result, wound up paying
110421 - for the program.  There is good cost benefit, so payment is justified,
110422 - given importance of ccleaner, per above, ref SDS 0 VN5G, and
110423 - defraggler, below. ref SDS 0 ZP7L
110425 -         ..
110426 -    3.  Cleverbridge reference number............. 17479887
110427 -
110428 -              Cost................................ $24.95
110435 -  ..
110436 - Received letter from Cleverbridge saying...
110437 -
110438 -    1.  Subject: Reference #17479887: Your Speccy order
110439 -        Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:28:19 +0000
110443 -         ..
110444 -        If the e-mail is not displayed correctly, please click here to
110445 -        open the email in your web browser.
110446 -
110450 -        Thank you for your order.
110452 -         ..
110453 -    3.  Your payment to Piriform is processed by cleverbridge.  Below
110454 -        you will find your cleverbridge reference number. To ensure the
110455 -        most prompt and efficient service, please always refer to your
110456 -        reference number when contacting us.
110458 -         ..
110459 -        Your cleverbridge reference number:................ 17479887
110461 -         ..
110462 -        Payment Information
110464 -         ..
110465 -        Your credit card has been successfully authorized. Please note
110466 -        that the charge on your credit card will appear as
110467 -        "www.cleverbridge.net".
110469 -         ..
110470 -        Your Products
110471 -        Qty............................................ 1
110472 -        Product Name................................... Speccy
110473 -        Delivery.......................................
110474 -
110475 -                  1 Year - Priority Support (Single Computer)
110477 -         ..
110478 -        electronic
110479 -        Download Speccy
110480 -        Your Receipt.................................. ref SDS 0 MJ5O
110482 -         ..
110483 -    4.  Please use the following link to download your receipt:
110484 -
110485 -        Your receipt
110487 -         ..
110488 -    5.  To open this PDF file, "Adobe Acrobat Reader" is needed. If you
110489 -        do not yet have this software installed, please download a free
110490 -        version from:
110492 -         ..
110493 -        Get Adobe Reader
110495 -         ..
110496 -        Questions or suggestions?
110498 -         ..
110499 -        If you still have questions or suggestions, feel free to
110500 -        contact our Customer Service.Attention: If you have any
110501 -        content-related or technical questions about your product(s),
110502 -        please use the following contact information:
110504 -         ..
110505 -        E-mail: paypal_support@piriform.com
110506 -
110511 -
110512 - ************************************************
110514 -  ..
110515 - Received online receipt from Piriform.....
110516 -
110517 -              https://secure.piriform.com/invoice/4THA9UV3W2W0909AD3CF/AKD-7368965444.pdf
110518 -
110519 -        Piriform
110520 -        Cleverbridge, Inc
110521 -        360 N Michigan Avenue #1900
110522 -        Chicago IL  60601 3805
110524 -         ..
110525 -        Date..................................... 2010 12 04
110526 -
110532 -         ..
110533 -        Receipt
110535 -         ..
110536 -        Reference Number......................... 17479887
110537 -        Invoice number........................... AKD-7368965444
110538 -
110539 -        #.............................................. 1
110540 -        Product Name................................... Speccy
110541 -        Qty............................................ 1
110542 -        Delivery....................................... electronic
110543 -        Unit Price..................................... $24.95
110544 -        Price.......................................... $24.95
110545 -        Total.......................................... $24.95
110547 -         ..
110548 -        Payment Details
110549 -        Your credit card has been successfully authorized. Please note
110550 -        that the charge on your credit card will appear as
110551 -        "www.cleverbridge.net".
110552 -
110553 - *****************************************
110555 -  ..
110556 - Received another letter from Piriform.........
110557 -
110558 -    1.  Subject: Registration activated for Piriform support desk
110559 -        Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:28:14 +0000
110566 -         ..
110567 -    3.  Congratulations, you have been successfully registered at the
110568 -        Piriform Support Center.  Your account details are listed
110569 -        below. Please retain this email for future reference.
110570 -
110576 -         ..
110577 -    5.  If you have any questions, then please submit a support ticket
110578 -        and we'll be happy to help.
110579 -
110586 -
110588 -  ..
110589 - Speccy Installation...
110590 -
110591 -              J:\Program Files\Speccy\Speccy.exe
110593 -  ..
110594 - Ran speccy and got the name of the mainboard for c17, which was
110595 - withheld by HP, reported below item #2 on 101021 0953. ref SDS 1 635Y
110597 -  ..
110598 - Specy complements Windows 7, which also provides extensive system
110599 - information with several paths....
110600 -
110601 -        Start
110602 -           Administrative Tools
110603 -              System Configuration
110604 -                 Tools
110605 -                    System Information
110607 -  ..
110608 - Select to highlight, and click "Launch"
110610 -  ..
110611 - This resource has very detailed information about all aspects of the
110612 - computer and software, including processes running at specific memory
110613 - addresses.
110614 -
110616 -  ..
110617 - Windows 7 has another System Information scope...
110618 -
110619 -        Start
110620 -           Control Panal
110621 -              System and Security
110622 -                System
110624 -  ..
110625 - This has only basic information about the computer and software....
110626 -
110627 -        Rating
110628 -        Processor
110629 -        Memory
110630 -        Computer name.......... c17
110631 -        Workgroup.............. RW
110632 -        Product Key
110633 -
110634 -
110635 -
1107 -

SUBJECTS
Default Null Subject Account for Blank Record

1203 -
120401 -  ..
120402 - Defragment Partitions Piriform Download
120403 -
120404 - Working on the Piriform website to buy ccleaner for maintaining
120405 - Windows 7 registery, per above, ref SDS 0 6P6F, found another useful
120406 - utility that was downloaded for free...
120407 -
120408 -    1.  Defraggler published by Piriform...
120409 -
120410 -              http://www.piriform.com/defraggler
120412 -         ..
120413 -    2.  Use Defraggler to defrag your entire hard drive, or individual
120414 -        files - unique in the industry. This compact and portable
120415 -        Windows application supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems
120417 -  ..
120418 - Defraggler has advantage over Windows 7 defragmentation program by...
120419 -
120420 -        1.  Showing graphic representation of fragmentation severity,
120421 -            and progress of defragmentation.
120422 -
120423 -        2.  Supports selecting multiple partitions to defragment, so
120424 -            the user can specify scope and leave the machine to work
120425 -            overnight.
120427 -  ..
120428 - Windows 7 may have an advantage on defragmenting complex file systems
120429 - like SDS subject index on h drive.
120431 -  ..
120432 - Defraggler seemed to get hung up defragmenting h with only 2%
120433 - fragmentation, but which represented over 2000 files.
120435 -  ..
120436 - Defraggler also seems to choke on j: drive which has Widows 7 32-bit
120437 - operating system.  Does not handle the page file well.
120438 -
120439 -            [On 101222 1425 downloaded another utility mydegrag.exe,
120440 -            which both sorts and defragments files on the disk, and so
120441 -            supplements both Windows 7 deframent tools, and also
120442 -            defraggler acquired today. ref SDS 3 RJ5H
120444 -  ..
120445 - Wound up stopping Defraggler on h: drive, and doing defragmentation
120446 - with Windows 7.
120447 -
120448 -            System Management
120449 -               Properties for any partition, e.g., c
120450 -                  Tools menu
120451 -                     Defragment now...
120452 -
120454 -  ..
120455 - Defraggler failed to process external hard drive.
120456 -
120457 -
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120459 -
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120462 -
1205 -