System cleaners keeps uninstalling hardware

I just reinstalled my OS ALL OVER AGAIN from viral defect, from scratch. I found a keyboard driver update that gives my KB full-functionality w/ the Win-XP upgrade system, and re-installed my printer software which took a while. Unfortunately before I did that, I also installed four types of cleaners to make sure my system gets wiped of any junk, because this 384mb RAM system gets slow with the TINIEST of glitches and cache-ing. I use:

- CCLEANER
- ATF Cleaner
- TFC cleaner
- CleanAfterME

ATF and TFC cleaners are not customizable, but they seem to do a REALLY thorough job of getting remnants erased that the other 2 cleaners miss. I just keep running each cleaner until each one shows nothing, to be sure. However, my problem is they do SUCH a good job that every time I reboot my computer, my hardware (keyboard and printer) have to be reinstalled EVERYTIME . Is there anyway that I can find these hardware-install files and relocate them to any other convenient place so they wont be touched when my system is cleaned nightly? Or is there anyway to modify my system caching and temps target folder so that these cleaners will erase ONLY the temp junk I want cleaned off? Any input would be appreciated. I'm still learning about system upkeep and protection so as to avoid the PC HELL!! I just got out of.

Primary concern: rescue hardware install files from cleansers

Thank you. =)

 

I think CC cleaner is okay bit compared to others and as rightly pointed by pete it is not best practice to run registry cleaners which may possibly corrupt the registry hive.

The issue you talking about are the driver mismatch or driver files not registered properly. If you have your motherboard cd, just reinstall all drivers and also reinstall Service Pack and things should get fine. Again 384MB RAM is not that so sufficient and you need to have it increased to 512.

MSCONFIG is a good utility to be on top of start up items, disable unwanted services which will also boost the performance.

 

Cleaners, and (Hardware) installation files- info needed

I'm sorry it took me so long to reply, I've been trying to structure my reply in a manner that's efficient and not so long-winded. But when I started typing yesterday, everything just literally came pouring out like mad to the point I have a full essay based on just your comments alone, filled with equal-length questions and info...it's insane. I have no idea how much detail to give you or if you even HAVE the time to read what I've got to inform on. However, suffice it to say: so far this forum has been very helpful,and I appreciate your reply point blank. My questions get specific, and there are a few that I haven't found threads to yet. So if there's any direction you could point me in, I'd be more than happy to oblige. I'm doing a lot of the research myself. =)

I have a link to the WordPad document if you would like to take a glance at it. It's my FULL response. (hehe, if you blow it up to full screen, keep the font size at 10pt., and use sylfaen font, it's really not that long.) The gist of it is it covers everything you've both suggested and adds a few more details to what I've given about the dilemma, as well as what I've done. I didn't want to post key points on here until I knew what detail you're looking for, and chopping it for length will only confuse people. So I'm waiting for your opinion.

Summary:
-RDRAM = no, I can't upgrade, I've tried. I'm told if I try it'll be worth just buying a whole new computer, and it'll cause an avalanche of problems.

- Partitions = the 4 I've chosen are based on what I've researched thus far.

- Autoruns = there are still certain pesky programs that REFUSE to disable, I would like to learn how to do it manually.

- The cleaners = trying to learn what target locations/folders these progs "cleanse" so as to save vital files, cookies, and components (soft/hard-ware)

- drivers = third party upgrades as there are no EXACT specific upgrades written for my brand, would like to know install target locations

- protection = need more knowledge on program configuration for maximum efficiency, especially when interworking with eachother.


Again, thank you so much for getting back. I really appreciate it....a lot.

 

FWIW, to all, I will say that for analyzing startups and controlling them, I highly recommend the freeware Quick-Startup. You can highlight any startup and click a link for "More information" and it will connect you to their site where there will be a cross section of opinions by other users on the item as to whether it's necessary, etc. Using it, you can disable things more intelligently and have fewer surprises.

 

Thank you for all the tips, I know at times I came off as OCD. I'm still trying to handle the basic main concern: finding what keeps getting erased and how to work around that instead of never cleaning my computer. For whatever reason, Mozilla Firefox keeps getting attacked as well, and all my system restore points have been wiped-no clue whose the culprit behind that. I get "Firefox is already running, but is not responding. To open a new window, you must first close the existing Firefox process, or restart your system." I go into Process Explorer but nothing about Firefox or it's handles show up anywhere. So external hardware down, Firefox down, SR gone. I figured a program titled, "TEMP File cleaner" or "A Temp File Cleaner" would do JUST THAT: target only temp files. Whatever, I don't know, but I'll keep hacking away at it. I'll repost whatever fixes and answers I find, in the mean time label this thread Unsolved.

I'm sorry for bombarding you like that. I just kept throwing up more questions as related topics popped up in my summary and figured whatever answers I got, see if it incorporates into solving the mess w/o having to reinstall everything consistently. I guess the best bet is just do a clean install, do an SR-point, use CCleaner and system restore afterwards, then just redownload whatever MS-Win updates I had, on next log-on....maybe. hmmm....

Anyway, PeteC, Anands, surferDude= my gratitude. I'll keep informed.