Is Computer-fixing Software Worth the Cost?
Anyone who watches television, or regularly surfs the internet, has likely seen numerous ads for countless software programs and companies. All make the same claim that their products and offerings are the very best and will optimize your PC’s performance for a small fee. Many boast a 100% money back guarantee, and some even sport reviews from big name magazines and organizations.
Savvy internet users will recognize these claims for the scams that they are. While these programs do sometimes fulfill a portion of what they claim, it is done for grossly inflated prices. Worse yet, these companies tend to offer free scans and diagnostic tools, which will report finding an alarming number of errors, risks, problems, and other issues.
These scan results are always exaggerated and designed to scare users into gladly forking over whatever price is demanded to fix their beloved machines. Some of these programs even heap on pop-ups or install viruses so that any users who hesitate will be convinced that the service is necessary as their computer begins to act up more and more.
What these companies do not tell consumers is that their services can often cost more than a new computer, and all to perform tasks that take little to no technological know-how. What is even more tragic is that there are many free programs that will aid in performing all of the same tasks as these
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Also, upon paying for these services, many companies will lure users into phone calls, usually under the premise of setting up a remote assistance connection, only to make them talk to at least one sales person trying to sell either a full security suite, a 24/7 monitoring service, a lifetime warranty, or any number of services that can inflate the likely already exorbitant bill.
Aside from fake reports and possible viruses, you may be wondering what exactly it is that these programs actually do. The answer, of course, can vary from program to program. There is no single software available on the market that is a miracle fix for all of your PC troubles.
Some programs focus on cleaning registry errors, which is largely unnecessary in operating systems newer than Windows XP. Others clean out temporary files, locate and remove bloat ware, or disable unnecessary start up programs. Some simply update necessary programs and applications to the latest versions.
Regardless of which methods these companies choose, the sad fact remains that users can perform the same fixes all at no cost other than a little bit of their time. There is even an abundance of free tutorials, blogs, forums, and programs to help users carry out the various tasks.
People should not waste their hard earned money on computer fixing software, no matter how legitimate the company seems. Even if users are unable to find and fix their own computer issues, paying a local computer repair business is a much safer, more reliable, and cheaper option.
What is not an option is entrusting your computer and files to a spammy and dishonest company that likely touts fake or inflated reviews, sketchy guarantees, high prices, and pages upon pages of fine print and disclosures that release them of any actual obligations.
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