Bloatware/software insight for Nitro 5

[DeezHands]

Hey all,

So I just got the Acer Nitro 5 (specs in my profile) and I’m looking to optimize performance by getting rid of any bloatware that I may not be aware of.

Currently, I have CCleaner free version and a 30 day subscription to Norton. I have to say, out of the box this rig seems to be pretty smooth and clean, but are there any other programs/software I should know about?

Thanks in advance!

[jmarket]

Hi @DeezHands and Welcome to PCHF

Try The PC Decrapifier, ditch Norton (use Malwarebytes instead), and disable Prefetch.

[DeezHands]

Hi @DeezHands and Welcome to PCHF

Try The PC Decrapifier, ditch Norton (use Malwarebytes instead), and disable Prefetch.

Free version good enough or is paid recommended?

[jmarket]

I recommend using Emsisoft + Malwarebytes premium. I use it on my PC and it’s blazing fast.

We have reviews on both.

Emsisoft - https://pchelpforum.net/resources/em...i-malware.151/
Malwarebytes - https://pchelpforum.net/resources/ma...nti-malware.1/

[DeezHands]

I recommend using Emsisoft + Malwarebytes premium. I use it on my PC and it’s blazing fast.

We have reviews on both.

Emsisoft - https://pchelpforum.net/resources/em...i-malware.151/
Malwarebytes - https://pchelpforum.net/resources/ma...nti-malware.1/

Thank you so much for your suggestions!

[DeezHands]

I recommend using Emsisoft + Malwarebytes premium. I use it on my PC and it’s blazing fast.

We have reviews on both.

Emsisoft - https://pchelpforum.net/resources/em...i-malware.151/
Malwarebytes - https://pchelpforum.net/resources/ma...nti-malware.1/

Also, do you recommend the paid version of CCleaner?

[jmarket]

I don’t see any reason honestly Free works just fine

[veeg]

Any updates for us?

[veeg]

Any updates for us? After 48 hrs this thread will be closed.

[DeezHands]

Any updates for us? After 48 hrs this thread will be closed.

I’m all set. Thank you!

[veeg]

Good to hear.