CNET Editors' review
Glarysoft's Glary Utilities is one of the most consistently popular and most frequently recommended system utilities, and why not? It bundles some of the most useful Windows-related tools in one free download. It scans and cleans your PC, cleaning temporary files, removing junk files, fixing broken shortcuts, and resolving a wide range of issues, both major and minor, that most Windows users will have no trouble recognizing. You can configure its One-Click Maintenance option to run just those processes you want with a single click, making regular maintenance just too easy for excuses. You can run any of its many tools individually, too.
Glary Utilities has a basic but colorful (and skinnable) dialog-sized interface with tabs for Status, 1-Click Maintenance, and Modules. Under Modules, Glary groups a wide variety of tools under a series of headings, some of which access the same tools from different categories: Clean & Repair, Optimize & Improve, Privacy & Security; Files & Folders; and System Tools. We clicked Scan on the 1-Click Maintenance tab, which initiated a system-wide scan for junk files, spyware, and lots of other stuff that we needed to fix or throw out: sort of like cleaning the basement, actually. Glary Utilities displayed its summary findings, and we could click to view details or just press Repair Problems to fix the lot, which we did. The tool swiftly purged our system of the obsolete, unneeded, and junk data that can clog your machine over time, compromising performance and even security.
The 1-Click Maintenance is reason enough to keep Glary Utilities and run it regularly, but more excellent reasons can be found in its Modules, which let you run Glary's utilities individually as well as access many more tools, including a file shredder, startup manager, memory optimizer, registry defragmenter, and file recover and undelete tool. It also lets you run a variety of Windows utilities from Glary's interface, including the Process Manager and System Information. Running tools like the Duplicate File Finder now and again and the 1-Click Maintenance regularly will help keep your PC running fast, smooth, and safe. We recommend Glary Utilities to all Windows users.
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From Glarysoft:
Glary Utilities is an indispensable friend for your PC, with its 100% safe, thorough & quick cleaning and worry-free restoration. Glary Utilities is a freeware with registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, performance accelerator and amazing multifunctional tools. It can fix dogged registry errors, wipe off clutters, optimize internet speed, safeguard confidential files and maintain maximum performance. It is designed for both novice and professionals. User-friendly interface shows clear & detailed directions.
What's new in this version: Version 2.45.0.1486 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 4,097 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 24 votes
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"Great and almost idiot proof"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
through PC Cleaning tools and excellent maintenance functions.
Cons
As with any maintenance program, READ the SCREENS; or you can do things you don't intend and cannot repair yourself. This program dose make you aware of the most dangerous features before they are executed. like wiping directories or drives
Summary
Very good maintenance tool
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"Excellent group of programs. Works very well."
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
It finds problems that others miss.
I basically use Glary Utitilies occasionally using to see if Glary missed anything.
Hasn't happened yet.Cons
None to think of.
Summary
Download and use this program.
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"Outstanding all-in-one FREE utility!"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
Very user-friendly, convenient interface and lots of capability. One-click maintenance is great for a quick check and tune-up; it fixes many issues in seconds.
Cons
No complaints!
Summary
Highly recommended! I like to have this on every machine. The File Shredder "wipe free space" comes in handy for old hard drives. It's easy for anyone to use, and using it periodically will keep your machine in top shape.
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"A great multipurpose PC maintenance program"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
30 day trial with all of the features of the pro version, then it becomes the less-featured free version.
Cons
Haven't found any yet
Summary
This has great, useful utilities to clean up your PC and make it work like it is supposed to. The context menu manager can clean up what you see when you right-click on a file. I will be using this very soon myself.
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"It is easy and works"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
I had a few issues back awhile ago. They have fixed there glitches and it is a rock study Utility
Cons
Don't seen to have any anymore
Summary
For anyone who likes a daily check up on there computer, this is a great one
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"Great program"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
Love this utility
Cons
none at all
Summary
Works great with windows 7
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"Best free utility available!"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
I run this program once a week, & my PC just keeps humming along smoothly. For free, there's nothing like it.
Cons
No complaints from me.
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"Still good but!"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
Very fast and has always appeared to perform a thorough job of removing left behind files and folders and cleaning the registry.
Cons
Spyware remover has never detected anything on any computer I have run it on and we have several.
Summary
I've been using Glary for approximately 5 years and I know I have had spyware as detected by LavaSoft Ad Aware. Every computer at some point will have spyware to some degree on it for one reason or another.
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"A must have for everyone!!"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
Fast,easy to use and keeps your computer clean and fast.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Fast,easy to use and keeps your computer clean and fast.
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"Still a simple utility that works"
Version: Glary Utilities 2.45.0.1486
Pros
Easy, small footprint, and gets a lot of the job done in a quick manner
Cons
Personally havent found any yet
Summary
The free utility does all that I ask, which is darn good for me
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