I tested Ashampoo WinOptimizer's ability to clean a cruddy Windows PC by performing two tests: I ran the Geekbench system performance tool and measured boot times-before and after running the tune-up utility-to measure speed improvements. The module taps 73 security points so you can enable privacy protection on a deep level.

Privacy Manager enhances your security options by letting you, say, decide if Cortana analyzes your handwriting in Windows 10.

Its most valuable tool lets you easily disable apps from auto-running during start up.Īuto-Cleaner is off by default, but you should activate it should you want WinOptimizer to automatically delete temporary files and session traces associated with particular applications. The features are numerous, so I'll mention some of the new additions and revamped items here.īoot Center tells you everything you need to know about your PC's start up process, from the boot time to the programs that load in that time frame. Ashampoo WinOptimizer's ToolsĪshampoo WinOptimizer is a digital toolbox containing many performance-boosting applications, such as a tune-up utility, file shredder, and a backup app. The tune-up suite is compatible with the Windows 10/8/7 operating systems. For comparison, AVG TuneUp also offers 10 licenses, but Iolo System Mechanic offers unlimited licenses.

The newest WinOptimizer includes 10 licenses, a big step up. In the past, we've dinged WinOptimizer for offering only three PC licenses per purchase, which was relatively skimpy in today's multi-computer households.

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