MyCleanPC.com - Scam or Legit?

Many of you have probably seen the various ads on TV about DoubleMySpeed.com and MaxMySpeed.com and all these other free to use softwares that claim to speed up your machine in minutes. As a technician, I am skeptical of any service that claims to solve all of your computer problems. Before I get into whether the program does as it claims, allow me to address the fact that the issues these ads describe, such as slow performance and Blue Screens, are NOT "tell tale signs of a virus" as the ad claims. Many times this is the result of hardware failure, incorrect/out of date drivers, and even reputable programs that simply aren't compatible with your machine or were improperly installed. Sometimes it can even be as simple as installing a Windows Update to correct the problem. Allow me to also briefly address their categorization of "taking more than three seconds for email to load". First of all - that question is so vague it becomes inapplicable. The question doesn't take into consideration how the user is accessing their email - through a program such as Outlook or if they are using a web based email. Let's put aside for the moment your PC's specs and current versions of programs such as Outlook and take into consideration the speed of the user's Internet connection.

Now, being that I prefer to support my claims rather than go on a blind, rage-fueled rant, i downloaded and ran the MyCleanPC.com program on a new computer which was just purchased today. After running the scan, MyCleanPC found over 4000 problems with my brand new computer. How is this possible? Well - let's take a look at what MyCleanPC considers to be critical issues which can "cause permanent damage to your computer."

What the - My web history? How is this a problem? Okay, clearing your web history IS a basic step in boosting system performance, but 1. this isn't worth $39.98, and 2. this would be more useful in 1997 than for current systems with decent hard drives.

Okay, a fragmented drive. This is probably a result of the data I transferred over and the number of bloatware programs I removed from the manufacturer. This is mildly useful, but again, any user can do this themselves and definitely shouldn't pay $39.98 for it. And look at this - it's counting every single fragmented file individually. This is clearly to boost the number of "problems" with your computer. A basic marketing tactic to scare you into purchasing their software. And here's something interesting:

All these ads you're seeing are all from the same guy. That's a little disturbing.

I could go on with these bogus results, but I haven't seen a single thing about a virus. These are all basic steps in speeding up a machine. Just as you bring your car to a mechanic for simple oil changes, computer maintenance and tune ups should always be performed by a trained specialist as they can tell if there is something else wrong with your computer. Kinda like the time my mechanic found a wrench stuck in my serpentine belt. Good times....Good times...

IN SHORT:

I would not call this a scam - but i would call it a waist of money. If you are experiencing Blue Screens, slow performance,  and repetitive and odd error messages - call a tech. Call 617-396-7044 or visit us at www.MooreITHelp.com