TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

• Editor's Rating:

  5.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 946 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  2,382,111

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  30-day trial

• Date Added:

  April 01, 2004

• Previous Versions:

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Publisher's description of TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

From TuneUp Software:

Find out how easy and effective Windows tuning can be with this utility. TuneUp Utilities 2006 lets you make your system faster, more comfortable and more secure in a matter of minutes. The complete package combines all important functions for system optimization, configuration, cleanup, and maintenance in a modern graphical user interface.

Its features include a completely redesigned interface. It configures and optimizes Mozilla Firefox, customizes icons, the window style, the boot, and welcome screens under Windows XP. It automatically scans your system for settings that might be slowing it down and corrects them. It also lets you take control of the system start process, lets you control the look and feel of the Windows interface, deletes sensitive data permanently, removes unneeded ballast from your disk, defragments the Windows Registry, restores accidentally deleted files, speeds up your Internet connection, and frees up system memory (RAM).

Editor's review of TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

• 5.0 stars

• "This full-featured suite makes friends easily"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

The word utility is far too utilitarian for TuneUp Utilities 2006. The program provides the basic Windows maintenance toolset, including temporary files, Registry cleaners, and start-up program controls, and these tools work more quickly and easily than most. However, it also sports great add-on tools you don't usually see in a utility program. The module-based program does more than clean, offering a variety of Internet and program-acceleration tweaks as well as Windows performance enhancers. The crash-preventing MemOptimizer, a file shredder, and a respectable uninstall utility round out this suite. You even can automate maintenance tasks with the scheduler or tweak Windows' appearance with the styler tool. The built-in RescueCenter can restore all changes completely or one by one. The only thing missing is a built-in hard drive defragger, but it seems petty to complain. The system-analyzing wizard alone, with its thorough reporting and upgrade suggestions, is worth the program price. And as an aside, we'd give this program design kudos for its stylish, logically arranged interface. TuneUp Utilities suits all users, from complete beginners who will appreciate the one-click optimization to more daring ones who will experiment with all the settings.

User reviews of TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

• Average user rating: 4.4 stars out of 946 votes
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• 4 stars

  6 out of 9 people found this review helpful

  Version: TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

  "very nice"

  by skizz on July 16, 2005

  Pros: nice looking, easy to use, alot of great features. well worth the price.

  Cons: none that i have seen.

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• 5 stars

  5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

  Version: TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

  "One of the best optimizers..."

  by joval on March 18, 2005

  Pros: Perfect tool to optimize your OS. Attractive and easy-to-use user interface, set of optimizing functions such as registry cleaner, startup manager, uninstall manager makes this optimizer one of the best.

  You can trust your windows to this software without doubt.

  Recommended.

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• 5 stars

  62 out of 91 people found this review helpful

  Version: TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

  "THE BEST THERE IS!"

  by goldengreeke on March 25, 2005

  Pros: I have downloaded and tested every registry utility Download.com has to offer. In my opinion ,TuneUp Utilities is the best one out there. It is a registry repairer, a cleaner, an optimizer, a startup manager, and many other features, and scans super fast. I wasn't kidding when I said I tested them all,(56) total, and TuneUp Utilities is my favorite, of the 12 I've kept. The trial version has all the features of the paid version, which I really love. Some of the others ,I had to purchase before they would be of any use. I highly recommend Tunep Utilities to keep your pc running fast and error free. 5 Stars and TWO thumbs UP!

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• 3 stars

  6 out of 7 people found this review helpful

  Version: TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

  "Program is good - One or two registry features should be improved!"

  by zoril on June 29, 2005

  Pros: This is a very stable user friendly program that offers a variety of useful options! Deleted items can be easily restored from the "RescueCenter" if things go wrong!

  While there are many similar products on the market, this is undoubtedly one of the better ones in terms of features and ease of use.

  I also find that the program does not use much memory which for me is important as my computer is a slow Pentium 3 800mhz with OS Windows 98SE...

  Cons: To me 5 star = faultless. My reason for not offering 4/5 stars is mainly regarding the important registry search, which I feel can and should be improved:-

  1.)Experienced users will be disappointed that there is no ability to be selective about what items are deleted in "Tune up Registry Cleaner"! After a search there should be a list, which you can tick remove all, or be selective! This won't be of importance to beginners.

  I feel this is a shortcoming that needs to be addressed, as deleting registry items is a very important feature of the program! Those with a good knowledge of the registry will want this as an option.

  2.) Re the number of "rubbish" registry items found by Tune up Registry Cleaner, the detection rate is ok, but in my opinion not as good as some others, especially one or two registry cleaners like Registry First Aid, (although in fairness to Tune up Utilities, RFA is a specialist registry cleaner, so perhaps comparing the two is unfair, in that Tuneup Utilities offers a wider range of facilities)!

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• 5 stars

  4 out of 7 people found this review helpful

  Version: TuneUp Utilities 2006 5.0.2331

  "This is the best if you know what to do!"

  by Antiware on February 24, 2005

  Pros: This is actually better than any other optmizer/tuner out there. I've tried countless softwares, and the one I liked the most was Ashampoo WinOptmizer Platinum Suite 2, but this is actually better, since the other one has less features and language problems. This has all the great features, even an memory optmizer.

  Cons: If you don't know which regkey and system file shouldn't be deleted, don't even touch it. Otherwise, this program gives full expert tools.

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