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It requires very little skill to use this system cleanup tool, but that's not necessarily a good thing when you're dealing with the Registry. Ashampoo Magical Optimizer is so easy to use because it removes most of the control from the user.
The colorful interface gives you the option of automatic or manual optimization. What you won't find is a way to back up your files beforehand. This safety net is a standard feature for most Registry cleaners, and one we want in place before any files get deleted. You can select the kinds of files you want to include in the scanning process, but from there the program scans and deletes on its own. You can't retrieve files the program accidentally picks up, and with no backup, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise the next time you try to run the program needing that file. We didn't experience any problems as we put the program through its paces, and it was fast to scan and delete files, but we were nervous about leaving everything up to the program to decide.
Ashampoo Magical Optimizer comes with a 10-day trial period that can be extended to 40 days if you're willing to give them your e-mail address. While we're all for simplicity, we prefer a Registry tool that gives users more say in the process, and we're reluctant to recommend a program without basic safeguards in place.
Publisher's Description
From Ashampoo:
Over time, all PCs become cluttered with unnecessary Internet files and invalid entries are injected into system registry. If not maintained, computer performance significantly deteriorates over time. Thankfully, Ashampoo Magical Optimizer can reclaim this lost performance. A single mouse click of the mouse is all that's needed to begin an onslaught of cleaning--deep within the heart of the PC. In spite of its complicated work, Ashampoo Magical Optimizer is especially easy to use. In only a few minutes time, Ashampoo Magical Optimizer removes stagnant and unnecessary files from the hard drive, deletes Internet tracks (thereby insuring privacy), and the registry is streamlined by erasing invalid and orphaned entries. Best of all, optimization can be tailored to the preference of every user.
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All versions:
3.6 starsout of 23 votes
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Current version:
3.1 starsout of 7 votes
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"You avoid to waste time to understand the terrible o.s."
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
It works well. OK: maybe you take some risk as the control on what it cancells is rather loose. But if you need the computer to do other activities that mantaining its system, this software is perfect.
Cons
Every time it starts you hope your computer will not stop woking, but it's much better than wasting your time to study the demential complications of Microsoft O.S. (my is W7 (64)
Summary
FOR PEOPLE USING PC TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN UNDERSTANDING HOW AND WHY IT WORKS
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"Not my cup of tea !"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
I did not give it a chance to see the pros.
Cons
I was not aware that it did its work automatically!
I stopped the program as soon as I noticed it
was running wild !Summary
Perhaps I should have read the editors review more thoroughly,
or the fact that it runs automatically as soon as its started.
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"Very aggressive program, is doing something??"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
simple, and fast
Cons
I do not know what was deleted
Summary
I would like it because is small but is very hard to say if is effective
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"Very good product for a "basic" improvement of pictures"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
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"I dont see that it do"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
Quickly and all automatic (Dont like this)
Cons
no detail , no control
Summary
sigo probando
sigo probando
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""A Great bit of kit""
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
small size, just let it run, does everything for you, clears everything, COOL!!
Cons
none at all the software is great from www.Ashampoo.com
Summary
I got myself a few programes from www.Ashampoo.com because you know your going to get something good, and this is. thankyou ASHAMPOO!
I Bought myself..
1, Ashampoo FireWall FREE - cool
2, Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
3, Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2
4, Ashampoo Magical Defrag 2
5, Ashampoo Magical Optimization
6, Ashampoo Magical Security 2
7, Ashampoo ClipFisher
I got all these at a special price because ive bought something from them before, so they give you like 50% off some stuff, just go into you MyAshampoo, and keep clicking refesh on your IE, for some great prices. i did and got all these CHEAP.
I be back soon doinf som more reviews, laters from Chris in Doncaster UK -
"messed me up"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Optimizer 1.22
Pros
LOOKED like it would be good
Cons
in one swift click it messed up my computer and website accesses, no chance to realize before it was too late.
Uninstalled it immediately.Summary
many other programs do these functions well. Stay clear of this one.
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