10 years
of experience at the professional level is what Ashampoo has to offer
in what is a very important topic for daily PC use, namely, Windows
optimization. This extensive pool of knowledge is now the basis for the
new and completely improved Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5. The program is
designed to enable both novice and advanced users to cleanse and
optimize their Windows system and adapt it to their own needs. The tool
feels equally at home optimizing the Windows XP and 2000 operating
systems as it does under Windows Vista.
The extremely
easy-to-use menus present the individual modules of Ashampoo
WinOptimizer 5 and make it possible to measure system performance,
deactivate annoying autostart entries, or delete unnecessary files, all
with a click of the mouse. The latest version, WinOptimizer 5, boasts
two new modules. They restore mistakenly deleted files with the click
of a mouse and save the arrangement of icons on the desktop. And a lot
has also been done in the realm of Windows optimization.
New
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 is fully compatible with Windows Vista in both
the 32 and 64 bit versions. This means that you can start maintaining
your slick new Vista system right away - it won't even have a chance to
get clogged down with new garbage! With an all-new interface and many
new features it gives you an unbeatable package of cleanup tools that
will keep your Windows installation lean, mean and running smoothly.
Just as dirt and trash accumulate in buildings and factories in the
course of time, unnecessary data and "leftover files" gradually collect
in all Windows installations as you use them. As this garbage collects
it slowly clogs up your system, taking up space and making performance
slower and slower. This program knows exactly what kind of dirt to look
for, where to find it and how to get rid of it efficiently without
damaging anything else.
The bell rings for round five — Windows, the way I want it.
In
the fight for fast Windows operation and against sluggish performance,
Ashampoo WinOptimizer has a lot of new tricks up its sleeve for the
fifth round.
Undeleter
One mouse click too many — and an
important file is lost forever. Really? Not if Undeleter can help it.
Undeleter restores deleted files on NTFS, FAT-16, and FAT-32
partitions. Even compressed and encrypted NTFS files and deleted files
for instance on USB sticks can be saved in this way. The health status
of deleted files is displayed, letting the user know how good the
chances are that the files can be restored.
Icon Saver
Many
users move icons around on their desktop to make their daily work as
efficient as possible. Unfortunately, this icon arrangement is very
easily lost. All it takes is switching the screen resolution.
Icon-Saver keeps track of the arrangement of icons on the desktop and
can restore them at any time. The module can keep track of several
stored desktop configurations.
Real-time backup
Real-time
Backup monitors all key system processes that the user performs with
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 to back up the original configuration in real
time. If necessary, it's easy to restore the original configuration.
Extensive notes are included with all backups.
Registry Optimizer
Previously
referred to as the Registry Cleaner, this module scans the Windows
registry. Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 finds broken links that have empty
references and automatically either eliminates or immediately repairs
them. The integration with real-time backup here ensures that it is
always possible to restore the original condition of the registry.
Vista-Gadget
Under
Windows Vista, all the cleaner modules of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 can
be launched from this gadget. Even One-Click Optimization can now be
run from the gadget. Users can also view a graphic representation of
processes with the gadget and have the available capacity of their hard
drives displayed.
An indispensable favorite
With its two new
modules and countless enhancements, Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 provides
many more features than its predecessor. The following old favorites
have been thoroughly revised:
* Drive Cleaner: Drive Cleaner
searches the hard drive for files that are no longer needed so they can
be deleted upon confirmation from the user. The search algorithm for
this module has been considerably improved for increased efficiency.
What's more, comprehensive information is now available for the objects
that are found.
* Tweaking Tools: Hundreds of settings can easily be
switched on and off in this module with a click of the mouse. Not only
the visual appearance and general behavior of Windows in certain
situations is addressed here, but also topics such as security,
Internet, and multimedia. The integration with the real-time backup
makes it possible to undo all changes at any time here as well.
*
Process Manager: Now, frozen windows from crashed applications are no
longer a problem. The Process Manager deals with these applications in
short order, kicking them out of memory and off the screen. Suspicious
applications can also be immediately terminated in this manner. What's
new is that the module not only lists all active processes, but also
provides corresponding information on them. A new visual aid also shows
which system processes are absolutely necessary so that they are not
deleted.
* StartUp Tuner: This module displays all autostart
entries, allowing users to deactivate irritating programs so that they
are no longer executed when Windows starts up. This module also now
names the autostart entries that are absolutely necessary and should
not be switched off by the user. An overview and recommendation for
unnecessary services is now also available for Windows Vista. Requested
by many users: Now, Internet Explorer plug-ins can be viewed and
deleted if necessary.
* File Wiper: When Windows deletes files,
they're not really removed, but rather made available for overwriting.
In short: Any data thief can easily restore them. The File Wiper
deletes data with sensitive contents completely, making it impossible
to restore them even with specialized programs. The new version is
fully integrated into the Windows Explorer context menu and can
accordingly be opened from that location without starting the main
application. In addition, performance has been noticeably improved.
*
One-Click Optimization: No time for anything? One-Click Optimization
cleans up any area desired with the single click of a mouse. What's new
is the ability to optionally display lists of results.
Still in our corner
System Benchmark, Visual Styler, and Hard Drive Defragmenter are still included with Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5:
*
System Benchmark: The module tests the processor and measures the
performance of the system memory. A nice feature is that the results
from your own computer can be compared to those of other PCs.
*
Visual Styler: It's important to many users that their Windows system
has its own unique look. That's where the visual styler comes in. The
module can switch out existing icons for new ones and make the
individual windows look transparent.
* Hard Drive Defragmenter: This
module also runs under Vista, reconnecting files which have been broken
into fragments to restore them to their original form. This increases
performance when working with Windows.
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