Publisher's Description
From Smart PC Utilities:
Vista Services Optimizer is an open source Windows optimization utility that enables you to tweak your Windows services in an easy, automatic and safe way based on the way you use your computer and which hardware and software you use. Vista Services Optimizer does not require any technical knowledge, as it provides easy to understand options to tune-up your system for better performance and security.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0.288 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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3.2 starsout of 17 votes
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"Excellent tool for standalone PCs"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.3.200
Pros
Ease of use, saves time when setting up a system.
Cons
For me: non. Maybe some inexperienced users find some of the options confusing.
Summary
This program saves me a lot of time. I don't have to go through all the services to decide what to enable or to disable, when installing a Windows 7 system. I strongly recommand it.
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"Good for standalone PCs!"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.3.200
Pros
Really can speed up a Vista PC. Easy to set up and use.
Cons
Not really any use for Windows7 in a networked home environment.
Summary
I used this a lot when I had Vista. Since upgrading to Win7 I've noticed that Win7 seems not to start as many background services. I also run network printers and backup over the network, plus network hard drives. I wasn't trusting VSO in this environment.
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"Works with Windows 7 too."
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.3.200
Pros
It does shut down some unessential services in Windows 7 too. It helps speed up the boot time, but I have switched to a SSD drive as the boot drive too.
Cons
It did shut down 2 services that were needed to run some of my software.
Summary
This is a solid program. Use blackviper.com to find out more about XP, Vista and Windows 7 services, because you may have to re-enable a couple like I did. I recommend you make a Windows System Restore point before running this program though. If something goes wrong, it is then an easy task to fix.
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"simple easy works"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108
Pros
nice easy interface. has most of what you need
Cons
i like to use tune up utilities. i think it has more options but just a preference,Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108 works great though easy to install and use asap!
Summary
i use to tune up utilities...not sure witch one i like more.
if your a new pc user this is a must have -
"Interesting program"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Duplicates several functions found in other programs that I use
Summary
Will probably discontinue using
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"Does not install"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108
Pros
None yet..
Cons
This would not install on my Windows 7 Professional.
Summary
This product has obviously not been checked out thouroughly to work with Windows 7. All of my software is legit.
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"Very safe, GPL'ed with the source"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108
Pros
Free as berr, Free as freedom, happy GPL !
Comes with the sources (its installation comes is optional) (so everyone can inspect it or rebuild it) : means this is very safe !Cons
Not any. This really simplifies the Windows Vista Management...
Summary
The "full review" page on CNET links you to the official developer site, where you'll find also a "portable" version (requiring no installer, and that can run directly from a USB flash disk for example)
Some advanced options may be disabled, that may be needed to access to your home appliances, such as UPnP and dlna devices. Many Windows services are not very well documented by Microsoft for end-users, and were not used a lot at the beginning, but now they become more and more used and may be needed : get sure that you won't disable functions "automatically" that your environment may need.
In all cases, this program offers you to restore the Windows default settings, and disable only specific features. This program will help you manage all these complex options spread everywhere in the Vista configuraiton panel, (or sometimes only within registry settings that are badly documented by Microsoft) with just a few clicks.
This is probably safer this way that using regedit and forgetting were was the entry that yuo had modified or deleted or created in the past within the registry. -
"Yea Baby, Awesome."
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108
Pros
Been looking for something like this for a long time. Auto optomized my vista services in no time flat, my computer runs better and I don't have nearly as many error reports showing up in event viewer.
Cons
none so far, only been using for a few day's. Will keep you posted.
Summary
Easy to use and understand, it even looks good nice and clean. I didn't have to install I just ran it from my flashdrive, yea baby!
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"a pretty nice program"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.2.108
Pros
easy to use and understand, it did a good job. I ran Hijackthis before and after and noticed my list of services was cut in half, and my computer is stable and running perfectly. windows loads much quicker than before.
vista home premiumCons
nothing really,
Summary
run hijackthis before and after use of this program to see if it really did clean up the useless services in vista, worked very well for me
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"It worked great for me"
Version: Vista Services Optimizer 1.1.42.2
Pros
I had some buffering problems with videos and page loading speed even though my download speed tests were 28 to 30 megs. Auto tuneup fixed it, in 15 seconds
Cons
There is nothing not to like.
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