DiskMax for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 21, 2018

Koshy John's DiskMax is a basic but effective (and free) system cleaning tool with some advantages. For example, it walks you step-by-step through each cleaning stage, explaining what it's about to remove and even warning you when caution is advised (like when you're about to delete your stored passwords). Of course, DiskMax cleans your browsers, caches, and temporary files, but it also targets things other tools don't, such as old Windows Updates and Event Logs, and it has an SSD-safe disk defragmenter. It remembers your choices, so the next time you run it, DiskMax does it all.

DiskMax detected our 64-bit Windows installation and shifted to the appropriate installer, and it checked for updates (with our permission) the first time we ran it. Aside from some social media links (and a "Donate" button) DiskMax offers four scan buttons: "Quick," "Standard," "Detailed," and "Complete," plus a check box to clear saved preferences. With security tools, we usually start with a full scan, but with system cleaners it's better to start small and work your way up, so we clicked "Q" to initiate DiskMax's Quick scan, which targets the Recycle Bin, browsers, and caches. DiskMax gives good advice in general, strongly recommending the safest or best course of action. DiskMax offers to clear all your Firefox or Chrome data since it clears cookies, saved forms, and passwords, but we recommend clicking "No" and dealing with each stage, individually. DiskMax adds more cleaning options through the Standard, Detailed, and Complete scans, each of which replicates some of the other scans' options. We had to run through the same basic steps each time we moved up to the next scan, but only while DiskMax set our preferences. Subsequent scans were quicker. DiskMax also optimized our disks. The Deep Scan tool is only recommended after you've read DiskMax's Help file.

DiskMax is fast, safe, and effective, both in daily cleaning and for less-frequent, deeper cleaning. Plus it's free. It's a worthy addition to your menu of system utilities.

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DiskMax for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: September 18, 2017

Latest update: September 21, 2018

Version: 6.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 208,827

Downloads Last Week: 26

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User Reviews

4/5

65 User Votes

Works great!
Ricker1970November 3, 2013
Pros
It did everthing I wanted it to.I like it better than CCleaner.The only way anyone could get any extra unwanted download promotions is if they don't pay attention and uncheck things and that makes it their fault,not just on this download but every download.
Cons
I wish the view was larger.
Summary
Fast,easy and does the job well,from a quicky to detailed.
Very good but just one BIG PROBLEM......
melen001October 25, 2013
Pros
Works perfectly well and does everything it says it does.
Cons
There is one very BIG PROBLEM. It installed Babylon Toolbar DLL's and that is not part of the deal. I did not see anywhere when installing advising that Babylon Toolbar was to be installed or it' DLL's either so I am not very trust worthy of this software. Who knows, maybe when up-dating it just might be that the missing files for Babylon Toolbar just might be installed with the up-date. Who knows what else can happen... I'm just saying so I'm not taking any risk so I am uninstalling this tool after I finish this review. Sorry Diskmax... nice tool but very poor "surprise" included in the installation.
Summary
BYE BYE Diskmax.... Good tool but sneaky installation including Babylon DLL's... just not right...
Seems to work without much damage
ckcomodoOctober 5, 2013
Pros
Thorough cleaning of specified items. Fast. Does not appear to strip away away anything essentia, unlike CCleaner, if carefully checked off what to remove.
Cons
Watch installation carefully, do not check anything that would otherwise remove data.
Summary
Unlike many, this one does what it is told to do rapidly without damage from bad will or ignorance if specified carefully.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Oct 5, 2013<p/>From further usage, appears to incorporate many functions listed in CNET as separate program utilities--independently issued from other developers using different algorithms. Like almost an all-in-one cleaner, but differently operating.
Hassle to use
MDIIJune 15, 2013
Pros
Has great potential and frees up more space than cleanmgr.exe
Cons
Constant reinstallation due to forced updates make it useless
Summary
Good program made useless by forced updates. Not part of my everyday toolkit due to installation hassles. Not a full replacement for cleanmgr.exe
Babylon and Claro Software in the package.
melachupanFebruary 5, 2013
Pros
The have my review removed twice already, unfair game in this company;
Cons
they put the babylon and claro registry keys in your system even if you select not to install.
Summary
They manage to remove bad reviews from this program, very fishy. BABYLON SOFTWARE INSIDE ! ! ! !
This really speeds my PC Up
mitchfloridaFebruary 2, 2013
Pros
seems to work better than any similar product
Cons
I have to configure it each time I run it.
Summary
This is quite an amazing optimizer. It really works as opposed to others that just delete some extra registry lines.
Cleans up laptop or VPS space nicely...
AwarenessForexDecember 9, 2012
Pros
VPS and cloud server space usually charge by the GB, and previous generations of windows (Vista/7/2003/2008) take up 15-20GB of space. With a 25 or 30 GB hard drive, that's not a lot to work with, even with just a few apps running. With Win 2008 R2 64 bit enterprise, I was able to recovre about 5 GB of space on my first run of a deep scan (Microsoft, what the heck are you installing there). Subsequent cleans can recover 300-1000MB of space. I'm guessing that windows updates leave around too much data?
Cons
The author does collect usage data. But mainly because he does not get too much manual feedback. There has to be a way for the author to actually maintain the software for free, so it is a tradeoff. The information does not identify you personally anyway, but maybe the author can have a paid version where users could disable this?
Summary
Until windows 8, programs are allowed to install insane amounts of bloatware, and microsoft is largely to blame for starting the bloatware practice themselves. This program does remove unused and unneeded files to keep your system running lean. Simple, straightforward. I gave the author a donation.
Small and Powerfull
ITepbAugust 27, 2012
Pros
Small install size. Many cleaning steps to scrub your HDD of clutter. Defrags & Optimizes Precache. 32 and 64 bit versions. Has deep clean option. Does what it claims it will do.
Cons
Biggest con is installs to user folder only. Even if I grab the exe from the installed folder, it will replace itself on my C drive user folder. To dev, always give install location options. Not portable, even though it is just an exe with one folder after install.
Summary
Just another great tool to keep handy with the arsenal of other tools we all use to clean our dirty registry, temp folders, and files left from general use and lazy programs that don't uninstall fully.
Pretty Darn Good.
matt674885July 29, 2012
Pros
Exhaustive Purging.
Cons
Not good for beginner.
Summary
I'd still like to know what "Deep Scan" is, but haven't had the time to learn about it. Anyone know?
Great Cleaner
1dustpeltApril 12, 2012
Pros
Gets lots of stuff other software like CCleaner misses.
Cons
Nothing at all
Summary
If you need a simple cleaner, this will do the job.

Developer’s Description

Maximize computer performance and bring back that new PC feeling.

With DiskMax, your system will be peppier, applications will launch faster, files will open quicker, games will run better, and you will be happier. Running DiskMax from time to time is recommended to keep your system in shape. Even if you are an advanced user, DiskMax will be useful to you since it automates all the tasks required to keep your system clean and fast, leaving you to enjoy the whole new experience.