Symantec Norton CleanSweep 2000 Upgrade

I must admit to not being overly sure what most of this program actually does. I wouldn't regard myself as a computer expert but nor am I a beginner. The basic idea is that your computer can be slowed down by redundant files, cache entries, cookies etc etc. That's where Cleansweep comes in. You can clear out all unwanted temporary files and files that are no longer needed, perhaps by an uninstalled application, with the click of the mouse. it sounds like a good idea in principle but in reality is isn't that easy. I have run most of the options on here and I can't see my system noticeably running any faster. There are a whole wealth of ...  Read the complete review

Norton Cleansweep can be a very useful program if you use it properly. it will clear out all those un desired files from your hard drive that build up over the course of time. I do however advise caution when using this program. So far as to say never turn off the safety sweep function. The safety sweep is there to make sure that any files that are "possibly" needed are left well alone. I have never used this program once with the safety sweep turned off and everything be left working. It has a nasty tendancy to delete DLL files from some of your favourite programs. You may think then why can you turn it off. Well the reason behind tht is ...  Read the complete review

After umming and aahing for a few weeks and reading reviews in ComputerActive I finally went and bought the Norton package of CleanSweep 2000 and Norton Anti Virus 2000. It worked out much cheaper buying the two and as I didn't have an anti virus package installed I thought it was about time. I didn't realised just how much rubbish had accumulated on the computer. Obviously without the Cleansweep you are able to delete a certain amount of stuff yourself but Cleansweep means you are able to delve deeper, for instance into the Registry without fear that you will delete something of importance. You are always given the option to back up files (although my ...  Read the complete review

Cleansweep, previously of Quarterdeck fame, is now a product of the semi-famous Norton brand name. However, little has changed since the take over and Norton Cleanweep 2000 is still a useful piece of software. Cleansweep 2000 includes four main components: Norton Cleansweep, Fast & Safe Cleanup, The Norton Safe and Smart Sweep – Internet Sweep. Of these, it is the Cleansweep program that will receive the most attention. This is the place for you if you wish to uninstall software, restore files, clean your Internet files, archive/backup/move/transport programs or data and find redundant registry/system files. Using an easy navigable menu and wizard system, ...  Read the complete review

In terms of value-for-money, this product rates fairly low.I personally think that if you're really going to buy a standalone cleanup program, Cybermedia's Uninstaller is in some ways better. While it takes care of much of what Uninstaller does, Cleansweep isn't quite as vigorous or thorough. Uninstaller cleans up not only the detritus of internet use, it's a complete get-rid-of-anything program. It's great for COMPLETELY uninstalling a program right the first time, whereas Cleansweep tends to be more useful for cleaning up incomplete uninstalls. In order to be effective, Uninstaller has to scan your entire hard disk, file-by-file. OBviously, if ...  Read the complete review