Advanced System Optimizer
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Advanced System Optimizer (formerly Advanced Vista Optimizer) is a software utility for Microsoft Windows. It is used to improve computer performance and speed.[1]
Features
Advanced System Optimizer has utilities for optimization, speedup, cleanup, memory management, etc.[2] Its utilities include system cleaners, system and memory optimizers, junk file cleaners, privacy protectors, startup managers, security tools and other maintenance tools.,[3] repair missing or broken DLLs and includes a file eraser. There's a "what's recommended" link, which is used to find the problems on the PC, to give info on how to speed up the computer, or to show settings of various program features with the scheduler.[4]
The "Single Click Care" option scans the computer for optimization all areas of the computer. This program features an "Optimization" tab, which is used for memory optimization and to free up memory of the computer. The startup manager feature of this program is used to manage programs that load at the computer's startup.[4]
The registry cleaner has 12 categories of registry errors and can detect and delete registry errors.[5]
The 2008 version had over 25 tools. It can be scheduled to run optimisation without the need for user intervention.[6]
Reception
In a review syndicated to The Washington Post,[7] PC World praised the quality of the suite's design, stating the tools perform as advertised. The reviewer did however note the product's price as one drawback.[3] PC Advisor also praised the package's functionality, but warned readers they would have to decide for themselves whether it is worth the price considering the availability of free alternatives.[8]
References
- ^ "PC Software Bay info". Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ "Myvistaoptimizer.com". Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- ^ a b Preston Gralla. "Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009 Works as Promised...But Is It Worth the Price?". PC World. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
- ^ a b "Advanced Vista Optimizer at Software Informer". Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ "RegistryCleanersTested review of Advanced Vista Optimizer". Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^ "Advanced Vista Optimizer 2008". CIOL. Archived from the original on 2011-11-13. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
- ^ Preston Gralla (26 April 2009). "Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009 Works as Promised...But Is It Worth the Price?". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
- ^ "Advanced System Optimizer Alternative". alternative.me. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
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