CNET Editors' review
TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is a free set of tools that give you the power to tweak, modify, and personalize just about every aspect of Windows and your PC. It features a fully integrated suite of modular utilities. There's a Registry Cleaner module, a nice touch in freeware since so many of them cost more than they're worth, but there's also a Registry Defragmenter that reorganizes things for speedier performance. The Windows Secrets module gives you access to more than 100 hidden Windows settings. The Virtual Desktop module lets you run as many as four different virtual desktops at once, so you can try out a wide range of looks and configurations, or keep separate desktops for work and play.
The icon-driven interface is the sort we love: simple, intuitive, and reasonably attractive in a Vista-ish way. It basically just lists its utilities in the left-hand pane, and the selected application displays in the main window. Selecting, for example, Miscellaneous Tools calls up a selection of icons for some interesting extras, including a RAM Optimizer, CD AutoRun and Auto Shutdown managers, a Process Manager, and the Virtual Desktop module. The System Information and Startup modules make it easy to manage Windows' start-up, which too easily gets gummed up with unnecessary programs. Icons simplify adding shortcuts to your favorite modules.
TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is free. New versions have enhanced support for Windows 7. Support for Google's Chrome has also been added the Track Cleaner module, which erases browsing traces and other digital footprints.
Publisher's Description
From Tweak Now:
TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that lets you fine-tune every aspect of your computer's operating system and Web browser. The Registry Cleaner module provides you with a safe and simple way to clean Windows Registry. For Windows tweaking lovers, the suite provides more than 100 hidden Windows settings in the Windows Secret section. Using modules included in this section, you can easily customize your Windows like geeks do. The Virtual Desktop module lets you run as many as four custom-designed desktop configurations simultaneously, allowing you to tailor your computer screen to your mood and your work requirements.
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 140 votes
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Current version:
4.7 starsout of 3 votes
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"Makes a BIG Difference in the PC!"
Version: TweakNow PowerPack 2011 3.4.7
Pros
It works fast; it seems very thorough; & it works well with CCleaner, which is what we used before. Between the 2, the PC is faster than before, at everything.
Cons
Don't like that it leaves things in that will be deleted on reboot. That's why we follow this software with CCleaner. Having had a couple of weeks without the PC due to a malware, we don't want to go there again! When we clean up at the end of a session on the computer, we want everything gone right then. Less risk that way.
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"Excellent product"
Version: TweakNow PowerPack 2011 3.4.7
Pros
To many to list. Downloaded originally when my girlfriends laptop was taking forever to shut down. Ran this program, did some minor adjustments and it shut down a lot quicker. It has everything on would need to optimize the computer desktop and/or laptop.
Cons
None that I have found so far...and I have been using it for about 8 months now.
Summary
Great product, completely free, easy to use powerful tools, but not for the new beginners of Operating Systems as some of these tools can ruin the OS. I would recommend this to anyone.
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"Provides access to a lot of useful options"
Version: TweakNow PowerPack 2011 3.4.7
Pros
The application is easy to install and use and has an intuitive interface.
Cons
Lacks options to backup (i.e., save) registry entries about to be deleted.
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