Or ever the computer club might assist you.
My understanding is that Max My Speed is a registry cleaner.
For informed comments see:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=212367
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...1104757AAbO2st
http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.maxmyspeed.com
Also check out:
Registry Cleaner -
http://amltools.com
This performs the same function as max my speed and it's free!
Anti-Virus -
http://www.avast.com Free Version
Microsoft Security Essentials (free) is also a great tool
Spyware -
http://www.safer-networking.org Spybot S & D Teatimer is good
Root Kit - Combofix from bleepingcomputer.com and GMER from GMER.net
Malwarebytes.org with the quick scan is great too
Cheers!
Harbor