Ashampoo PowerUp 2000 1.83SE

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• Price: Free to try $19.95 to buy
• Operating system: Windows NT, Windows 2000
• Date added: October 11, 2001
• Total Downloads: 74,959
• Downloads last week: 268
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A newer version of Ashampoo PowerUp 2000 is available.

Download the latest version | Learn more about Ashampoo PowerUp XP 2.2

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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET staff on March 16, 2009

Nothing could be easier than one click to change and customize Windows XP settings, but even with guidance, the novice user will be overwhelmed with all of this program's options.

Ashampo PowerUp XP is listed as freeware, but you will have to register to get it. The demo version is only good for 10 days. The well-organized interface is easy to follow, with a left-hand sash that leads to the seven main categories, which includes Windows, Boot Options, and Security. The main display depends on which category you pick, but each section is organized the same way, with check boxes next to a brief but descriptive setting, and tabs to organize subcategories.

For the novice user, some options, like the general settings to clean up areas like the TEMP folder automatically at start-up, will be easy to follow. Others, however, like Process AUTOEXEC.BAT won't make much sense. There's a Help button, which gives detailed information, but could still leave inexperienced users unsure of a setting's impact. That said, you can easily make changes in nearly every system area, and while many of the settings can be accomplished with standard system tools, PowerUp XP2 puts everything in one package and wraps it nicely for the user.

Intermediate XP users and above will get the most from this app, and they'll appreciate PowerUP XP's straightforward all-in-one approach for tweaking common, and not so common, XP settings.

Publisher's description

From the developer: "With Ashampoo PowerUp 2000 you can tweak your system's standard settings, as well as the many hidden options and functions of Windows. It contains an intuitive interface that integrates the configuration options, additional modules, and your own favorite tools and utilities in one easy-to-use package. Configure Windows NT and 2000 to behave the way you want them to, eliminate annoyances, and get more functionality. Interactive help includes context-sensitive information on all functions. Multiple configurations of profiles enables you to reconfigure the entire system by loading a file."

Note: Registration costs $19.95 and this feature-restricted trial can be turned into a 30-day full trial by registering with the developer.

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