Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum 3 is a complete optimization and fine tuning solution. It integrates a suite of cleaning tools, tuning tools, file tools and tweaking tools.
The cleaning tools include: Drive Cleaner for drives optimization, Registry Cleaner, Internet Cleaner used for cleaning your cache, cookies and history. The tuning tools include StartUp Tuner with the help of which you can edit autostart entries, view and deactivate unnecessary Windows services and edit a list of installed software. There is also an IP spam blocker or easy access to Windows ScanDisk, Defrag or System Restore. With the aid of the powerful File Tools you can generate disk space reports, delete files permanently, encrypt and decrypt files or split and rejoin files in case you need to export them to floppy disks or CDs.
The tweaking tools provide modules for generating system config reports, reallocating file types, tweaking system settings or defragmenting hard drives.
Pluses: In case you don't know your way around the hundreds of settings in question, Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum 3 provides the one click optimization wizard which automatically drives you through the processes of drive, registry and Internet cleaning.
Drawbacks / flaws: If not set up carefully, it might turn your computer into a complete mess, so need to pay a bit of attention when working with this application.
In conclusion: A complete, powerful and reliable tweaking tool, a must have for both beginners and advanced users.
version reviewed: 3.05