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October 2017 LCCU Meeting

Get answers to common questions about PC tune-up utilities, what to do about the Ccleaner hack, tips for using Windows XP in 2017, and how to use and find recommended free apps in the Windows Store.

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October 2017 LCCU Meeting

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  1. October 2017 LCCU Meeting • We’ll answers members’ questions: • What are the best PC tuneup utilities? • What should I do about the Ccleaner hack? • What do I need to know to use Windows XP now? • How do you use the Windows Store and what are some recommended free apps? • How do you create a Home Group? • How can you use Dropbox to share photos? • Review the privacy options in Windows 10. • What is Microsoft Sway?

  2. October 2017 LCCU MeetingTuneup Utilities • Free Tune-up Utilities • Iolo System Mechanic Free • Slimware Utilities SlimCleaner Free • Glary utilities free on ninite.com • Autoruns – to disable autostart entries • Paid Tune-up Utilites • Iolo System Mechanic – PC Mag editor’s choice • Slimware Utilities SlimCleaner Plus • Comodo PC Tuneup, and 7 others

  3. October 2017 LCCU MeetingTuneup Utilities • Slimware Utilities SlimCleaner Free • Cleaner, uninstaller • Optimizer • Software updater • Intelligent disk defrag • Solid-state drive optimization • Duplicate finder • Hijack log • Disk tools, Windows tools

  4. October 2017 LCCU MeetingTuneup Utilities • Iolo System Mechanic Free • Cleans out useless clutter • Removes bloatware • Boosts PC speed • Unleashes Internet speed • Protects privacy and security • Repairs problems

  5. October 2017 LCCU MeetingTuneup Utilities • Glary Utilities Free • Temporary files cleaner • Registry cleaner • Startup programs manager • Spyware remover • Tracks eraser • Shortcuts fixer • Disk repair

  6. October 2017 LCCU MeetingTuneup Utilities • References • The Best Tune-Up Utilities of 2017 from PC Mag, 10 top utility suites reviewed and tested. • The best free system utilities 2017 from techradar • The Best Free Software of 2017 from PC Mag lists SlimCleaner Free, Glary Utilities and Autoruns in Cleanup/Maintenance category

  7. October 2017 LCCU MeetingCcleaner Hack • What to do – if you updated to version 5.33 after 8/15 and are running 32-bit version of Windows • Delete and install the latest version of Ccleaner, 5.35 or later. This will replace the infected executables. • Run a complete virus and malware scan or roll back (restore) to a pre-8/15 version of your system. • To see if it has been on your system, open Registry Editor, navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Piriform and see if there is a key labeled Agomo:MUID .

  8. October 2017 LCCU MeetingCcleaner Hack • What I did • Opened Ccleaner and was prompted to update, which I did. Later deleted and reinstalled it. • Ran a Norton complete scan, it found js.downloader, status “critical”. Norton said it was fully resolved. • Ran Malwarebytes Antimalware, it identified 3 threats, which I quarantined & deleted: • Trojan.Floxif in C:\Downloads\ccsetup533.exe • Pup.Optional.SlimCleanerPlus, registry key & file • Reran Norton and MBAM – nothing found.

  9. October 2017 LCCU MeetingCcleaner Hack • Alternatives to CCleaner • Bleachbit • Glary Utilities • Wise Disk Cleaner • Kcleaner • PrivaZer

  10. October 2017 LCCU MeetingCcleaner Hack • References • CCleaner Hacked With Data-Stealing Malware: What to Do Now from TomsGuide.com • CCleaner Was Hacked: What You Need to Know from howtogeek.com • Avast Publishes Full List of Companies Affected by CCleaner Second-Stage Malware from bleepingcomputer.com • What the CCleaner Hack Means to You from AskLeo.com

  11. October 2017 LCCU MeetingCcleaner Hack • References • Floxif Virus Threat and Removal from bleepingcomputer.com • How to Tell If You Were Infected by the CCleaner Malware Issue from majorgeeks.com • Security Notification for CCleaner v5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud v1.07.3191 for 32-bit Windows users from Piriform.com • The best free alternatives to CCleaner 2017 from techradar.com

  12. October 2017 LCCU MeetingWindows XP in 2017 • Browser: Use Opera 36 since Firefox will not be supported after 9/2017. • Keep virus protection up-to-date. Avira still supports XP (as of 2016). • Disconnect from internet when you don’t need it; use Comodo Free Firewall when you do. • Delete outdated software such as MS Office 2003 and earlier that have security vulnerabilities.

  13. October 2017 LCCU MeetingWindows XP in 2017 • References • How to Tweak Windows XP and Stop Worrying About the Apocalypse from makeuseof.com • Is it still safe to use Windows XP? Security tips for Microsoft’s most popular OS from bt.com

  14. October 2017 LCCU MeetingWindows Store • Click the “Store” tile on the start screen or find “Store” among your apps. • Scroll down to “Top free apps”. To see more, click “Show all”. Find one you want, or search by name and click “Get”.

  15. October 2017 LCCU MeetingWindows Store • Recommended by PC Mag & Digital Trends • Adobe Photoshop Express – photo editor • Dropbox – cloud storage & syncing • Duolingo – language learning app • FreshPaint – drawing app • Netflix – streaming video service • The Weather Channel – integrated with Cortana • VLC – video & music player • Wunderlist – track to-dos and tasks

  16. October 2017 LCCU MeetingWindows Store • References: • The Best Windows 10 Universal Apps of 2017 from PC Mag • These great Windows apps will get you started with your new Windows 10 machine from digitaltrends • The Best Free Windows Store Apps Worth Your Time from makeuseof.com • Best Free Windows Apps from techsupportalert.com

  17. October 2017 LCCU MeetingHomegroups • A homegroup is a group of PCs on a home network that can share files and PC-connected printers and stream media to devices like TVs & game consoles. • It is protected with a password. • You can have only one homegroup per network. One PC creates the homegroup; the others join it. • You can select which libraries and devices to share. Default access is view only, but you can allow view and edit.

  18. October 2017 LCCU MeetingHomegroups • Homegroup is available from Windows 7 and up, but Windows 7 Home can’t create a homegroup.

  19. October 2017 LCCU MeetingHomegroups • To create a homegroup in Windows 10 • Right click Start, select “Network Connections” and “HomeGroup”, or search for Homegroup. • If no homegroup exists on the network, you have a choice to create one and set the password. • If a homegroup exists, you get a “Join now” button and are asked to enter the password. • You will be able to select which libraries and PC connected devices to share.

  20. October 2017 LCCU MeetingHomegroups • References: • HomeGroup from start to finish by Microsoft • Setting up a HomeGroup in Windows 10 from cnet.com • How to set up and manage Windows 10 HomeGroup on a local network from windowscentral.com

  21. October 2017 LCCU MeetingDropbox – Sharing Photos • Using dropbox.com • Sign in, click “Files” in left column. • Navigate to photo or folder & check its box. • Click “Share” and either enter email addresses or click “”create a link”. • Using installed app • Go to File Explorer, navigate to Dropbox folder • Navigate to photo or folder in Dropbox • Click “Share” or “Copy dropbox link.

  22. October 2017 LCCU MeetingDropbox – Sharing Photos • References • How do I share photos with other people? • Sharing files and folders by Dropbox.com

  23. October 2017 LCCU MeetingMicrosoft Privacy Dashboard • References • Microsoft’s new privacy dashboard and set-up experience empowers Windows 10 users from Microsoft

  24. August 2017 LCCU MeetingMicrosoft Sway • References • Microsoft Sway (for Windows 10) from PC Mag • Microsoft Sway for Windows 10 Review from laptopmag.com • What is Sway - Microsoft Sway Tutorials - on YouTube • ​How to Build a Presentation in Sway - Microsoft Sway Tutorials – on YouTube

  25. December 2016 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • By default, it will back up Documents, Pictures, Desktop, Downloads, OneDrive, Music and Video folders, but you can add add or exclude folders. • Back up to an external drive or network drive. • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup, and under “Backup using file history”, select “Add a drive”, and select your drive. This will turn on “Automatically back up my files”. • Select “More options” to configure.

  26. December 2016 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • “More options” to configure: • How often – default is every hour; choices range from every 10 minutes to daily. • For how long – default is forever, but choices range from 1 month to 2 years or when space is needed. • Which folders – exclude some defaults or add others. • Change backup drive – click “Stop using drive”, then “Add a drive”. It can only be configured to backup to one drive at a time. • Advanced settings – allow other PCs on network

  27. December 2016 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • Restore from File History: • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup and under “Backup using file history” “More options”, select “Restore personal files”. Files saved on another computer can be restored as well. • You can restore previous versions. For a given folder, you can restore deleted files.

  28. December 2016 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • References: • How to use Windows 10's File History backup feature from PC World • How to Use Windows’ File History to Back Up Your Data from howtogeek.com • Lesson 5: Sharing With the Homegroup from howtogeek.com

  29. April 2017 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 Recovery Options • Bad recently installed app, driver or update • Do system restore – go to Control Panel, Recovery. • Not working well, don’t know why • Reset PC, select “keep my files” (lose desktop apps). • Clear off data and donate or recycle PC • Reset PC, select ‘remove everything”. • Your PC won’t start • Use recovery drive or installation media and system image backup to restore or recover the PC.

  30. December 2016 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 Recovery Options • References: • Recovery options in Windows 10 by Microsoft • Create a Recovery Drive by Microsoft

  31. August 2017 LCCU MeetingMove Photos from Phone to PC • Method 1Using Windows • Connect your Android device to your computer via USB hardware of the cable. ... • Unlock your Android's screen. ... • Open Computer/My Computer/This PC. ... • Double-click on your Android device. • Double-click "Internal storage" or "SD card". ... • Double-click the "DCIM" folder. ... • Double-click the "Camera" folder. Copy and paste.

  32. August 2017 LCCU MeetingMove Photos from Phone to PC • Method 2 using Windows 10 Photos App • Connect phone with PC using cable • Open app, click Import, follow instructions • It will automatically import new photos you haven’t imported before, or you can choose what to import.

  33. August 2017 LCCU MeetingMove Photos from Phone to PC • Other methods • Micro-SD cards, card transferred from phone to PC • Email and sharing • USB drive with micro-USB adapter, copy & paste • Photo Transfer App for Android Devices uses Wi-Fi • Google Drive or Google Photos with Auto Backup on. • Microsoft OneDrive with camera upload on. • Dropbox with Camera Upload turned on. • Mylio - like Google Photos but for enthusiasts.

  34. August 2017 LCCU MeetingMove Photos from Phone to PC • References • How to Transfer Photos from Android to Computer from WikiHow, 4 ways • 8 easy ways to transfer photos off your Android smartphone from digitaltrends.com • Photo Transfer App for Android Devices from Google Play • Import photos and videos from phone to PC

  35. April 2017 LCCU MeetingPhotos from iphone to PC • References: • Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from apple.com • How to transfer photos from iPhone to PC: Back up photos using Windows Import Tool, Windows Explorer, iTunes or cloud storage from MacWorld • Tight on space? Here are 3 ways to offload photos from your iPhone from digitaltrends.com • How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows PC in 4 Ways – suggests 3rd party app, AnyTrans

  36. April 2017 LCCU MeetingPhotos from iphone to PC • References: • How to import Iphone photos/videos to pc easily without itunes (2016) – youtube.com

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