Windows Tools

I think there may be some confusion about a couple of built in tools for Windows:
Che
Check Disk will scan and repair errors on the hard drive
Search for the directions depending on your Windows version
Here it is for Windows7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Check-a-drive-for-errors

Windows Disk Cleaning tool removes unnecessary stuff from the hard drive
Search for the directions depending on your Windows version.
Here it is for Windows 7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup#delete-files-using-disk-cleanup=windows-7

and remember, if you want to remove any programs, use the Windows built-in uninstalling/removal tool.  Don't just try to randomly delete the program from your hard drive.
here's a walk through for Windows 7
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Programs-%28Windows-7%29

Personally, my pcs run much faster without an intrusive viral program.  All I use is Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, and the common sense not to click randomly on links to keep my devices running smoothly.
I use alot of caution when downloading and installing Freeware too.
If I goof, it is Malwarebytes to the rescue
https://www.malwarebytes.org/
(one of my worse infections came from what I thought was a reliable source, an Adobe Flash update)
If a suspicious item keeps returning, run Windows in safe mode (restart pc and keep tapping F8) then open Malwarebytes

Highly recommended anti-virus programs have slowed down my pcs instead of keeping them churning.

To stream faster without advertisements, try an Adblock program
like https://getadblock.com/

and clear your browser cache regularly:
http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2013/08/nia-js-and-donna.html

If video is not playing or loading well, refresh or reload the page.

If you want to download a video without special software, I like this site:
http://en.savefrom.net/


For more tips from Google
https://support.google.com/youtube/checklist/3480866?hl=en&ref_topic=6077002

and Tips for Chrome
https://www.wiknix.com/google-chrome-8-ways-to-speed-up-google-chrome/

Tips for Downloading Freemake Products, Malwarebytes and Disk Errors

I just downloaded the newest (gold) Freemake Video Converter version and (blue) Freemake Video Downloader from www.freemake.com

There were several times I chose *custom* options and unchecked all of the other offers, except on the last offer, I did accept a desktop icon.

You can even do the installation offline by downloading the offline version at

http://www.freemake.com/offline/offline_all/

Just take your time unchecking unwanted offers

No worries if you goof!

Download the free malwarebytes anti-malware program from

http://www.malwarebytes.org/
to remove unwanted objects.
(only get the free version because the upgrade trial period will expire)

After installing the Malwarebytes free anti-malware program,

do a *Scan Now* quick Threat scan (takes about 10 to 30 minutes)

When done, choose to remove all suspicious objects
If suspicious objects are found you should do a custom full scan which can take a couple of hours

You may even want to use malwarebytes BEFORE as well as AFTER installing Freemake Video Converter

It did a nice job of removing malware and didn't mess up any of my programs.

Malwarebytes came highly recommended to me by a pc professional

(I personally distrust Norton and Mcaffee)

ETA:

Run Malwarebytes as the Administrator (right mouse click) if you want updates included
Always accept updates

If a Malwarebytes scan freezes your Windows PC,   you can use the Windows built in check disk tool to find and fix errors on your hard drive which usually solves the problem.

Check Disk will give you the option of scheduling the task the next time you turn on your Windows PC.
It took about 15 minutes to complete on my laptop.

Using Windows Explorer

right click on your hard drive (C:)

then choose properties

then tools

and check now for error

alternative to using Windows Explorer

click Start lower left corner then computer in the right column

right click on your hard drive (C:)

then choose properties

then tools

and check now for error

For more information about Windows built-in Tools

http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2014/12/windows-tools.html

ETA: if there is a stubborn suspicious object detected by Malwarebytes, try running Malwarebytes with all Custom options chosen after starting in Windows Safe Mode to remove it
To run Windows in Safe Mode:
Turn on pc or restart pc and keep tapping the F8 key
When screen shows Windows Advanced options, scroll with arrow key to Safe Mode and click enter
(do this only when you will not be needing your device for several hours)