WinUtilities has been given out a few times on GOTD. I wrote a review on it when it was given out as v6.4 (click here) and v6.2 (click here). Today's version is v7.0 and here are the changes are per the developer since v6.4:

WinUtilities version 7.0
* Added a new disk drive defragment module
* Friendly WinUtilities launch user interface
* Improved 1-Click Maintenance module
* Added disk defragment supports for 1-Click Maintenance module
* WinUtilities Task Scheduler supports drive defragment
* Added new plug-ins for WinUtilities History Cleaner
* Added system tray - Quick Launcher supports
* Improved compatibility for Windows XP & Vista 64 bit
* Improved compatibility for Windows 7
* Minor bug fixes

WinUtilities version 6.6
* Added a 'shut down when done' function in One Click Maintenance module
* Added a 'shut down when done' function in File Shredder module
* Disk Cleaner supports to clean restore points automatically
* Registry Cleaner supports to clean restore points automatically
* Added a 'Clean Temp Files' function in File Shredder moudle
* Disk Cleaner supports to clean unused Windows components
* Improved the scanning engine algorithms in Duplicate File Finder module

WinUtilities version 6.5
* Improved compatibility for Windows XP 64 bit and Vista 64 bit
* Added 20+ new plug-ins for WinUtilities History Cleaner
* Fixed a bug in EXE Protector module
* Disk Cleaner supports to maximize window
* Registry Cleaner supports to maximize window
* Fix a bug in System Control Module
* Improved file undelete module

***Crossing my fingers spam filter does not get this***

Ashraf  –  15 years ago  –  Βρήκατε αυτό το σχόλιο χρήσιμο? ναι | όχι (+302)

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This program was previously offered on GOTD in version 6.5. I tested it and gave it a 8/10. So, as a newer version is on, I had better review it again.

This program absolutely does what it says in the description above. It has many modules split into clear, distinct groups. You can run each module seperately or run together. You can even create shortcuts for particular modules by going to the installaion directory. Most of the time the program is successful in cleaning and tuning up your computer sometimes by deleting unused files or just changing some registry items.

PROS
Lots of modules abailable.
Accurate searching of junk files. You can choose to select which extensions, and you can add new ones too.
The Duplicate File Cleaner is very effective, you can select which criteria for the program to search for. Sometimes finds important files, but you can filter easily.
Innovative Start screen.
Each module is a wizard, which makes it very easy to use.
Registry Cleaner is much better than previously offered registry cleaners on GOTD.
Advanced option tweaking.
Compact resource use.

CONS
Slow program startup time (takes about 40 seconds to start).
Tries to look like Vista interface, which could have been annoying to some people.


This is a good all-in-one pack for those people who like their PCs to run as if brand new. It automatically installs to previous installed location. No need to uninstall first. Use this in parallel to freeware CCleaner to make your PC the best!

Alternatives.
TUNEUP System Utiliies
Ashampoo WinOptimizer
Thoosje XP Optimizer + Xdn Tweaker

Final Verdict: 8.5/10

Pesfan  –  15 years ago  –  Βρήκατε αυτό το σχόλιο χρήσιμο? ναι | όχι (+174)

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Some forever free alternatives include:

Tuneup Utilities 2008
WinOptimizer 5
WinUtilities (v6.2)

Ashraf  –  15 years ago  –  Βρήκατε αυτό το σχόλιο χρήσιμο? ναι | όχι (+60)

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Please don't use the free space wiper on this program it caused a complete system crash on my computer last time it was offered.

weldman  –  15 years ago  –  Βρήκατε αυτό το σχόλιο χρήσιμο? ναι | όχι (+53)

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For # 15 (Kumar)

CCleaner does quite a lot, but not as much as WinUtilites. What CCleaner does is disk cleaning, registry cleaning, program uninstalling and startup managing. Win Utilities has all this, and some more: Duplicate file cleaner, junk files cleaner, BHO (IE extensions) remover, etc.

Although this is very good, I know CCleaner is still a competitor because of it's freeware status.

Pesfan  –  15 years ago  –  Βρήκατε αυτό το σχόλιο χρήσιμο? ναι | όχι (+44)

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