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Computer Help and Support

gvstn

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7. I'll agree with the others

Reply to Enthusiast (Original post)

Mon Apr 21, 2014, 03:54 PM

Apr 2014

Keep and update Office. Dump the other two as the Optimizer is probably junk and the PC Tech Hotline is for remote access for troubleshooting help and is again questionable as to whom you are allowing remote access.

After you remove the programs you don't want you might want to go to Control Panel>Users and create a new account with Administrative privileges. Sign into that one and install any new programs and use only the new account for a week or so. If all is running well you can remove the account you are currently signed into so that you don't have anything starting up without your knowledge.

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I bought a computer on E-Bay [View all] Enthusiast Apr 2014 OP

Keep OpenOffice... ret5hd Apr 2014 #1

ditto. nt d_r Apr 2014 #2

+1 Sentath Apr 2014 #4

Agree. Unless you have or really want MS Office, keep Open Office. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #9

I have used Open Office..it is a great replacement for MS Office..and it's FREE!!!!!!! angstlessk Apr 2014 #3

Open Office 4.1 is the latest version update, and still free smartphone Apr 2014 #5

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your suggestions. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #6

I'll agree with the others gvstn Apr 2014 #7

Thanks. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #8