Ashampoo PowerUp XP Platinum 2 1.0

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

Although this tweaking program doesn't seem to offer anything not available elsewhere, Ashampoo PowerUp XP Platinum 2 makes enhancing your system much easier and safer. The numerous settings are skillfully packed into a compact, stylish interface. Each tweak has a detailed description accessible with a mouse click. We couldn't possibly enumerate all the tweaks available, but they cover the Windows XP interface, file system, security, and boot options. You will even find a tool that creates several virtual desktops. Besides common enhancements, the program includes a utility to irrevocably delete information, to clean the Registry, and to optimize your Internet connection. Straightforward and safe, Ashampoo PowerUp XP Platinum 2 will appeal to novices, especially those who aspire to be power users.

Publisher's description

From Ashampoo :

Tune up your computer like a pro in seconds!Stumped by Windows configuration? If you’ve ever tried to adjust how Windows behaves or performs you already know the problem. You can configure just about anything but the settings seem to be hidden in hundreds of different places. And even if you do find them you need a degree in rocket science and geek Chinese to understand them. Ashampoo PowerUp XP Platinum 2 takes the hassle out of tuning up your Windows computer. One click is all it takes to optimize your computer for office work, gaming, media editing or maximum resources (memory etc). Now you can switch your setup in seconds depending on what you are doing. You don’t have to do your own tuning but if you want to the program puts all the relevant Windows settings at your fingertips. And it explains in detail what every single one does at the click of the mouse. Plus it includes several powerful new tools that give you even more control over your computer.

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