Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREECNET Editors' review
Windows 7 Manager is an all-in-one system cleaner, tweaker, and maintenance tool that, among other capabilities, incorporates a wide range of "fixes," many of them built into Windows, yet tucked away in odd corners that make them difficult for ordinary users to access. That's sometimes because inexperienced users who misuse a fix or a tweak can cause more problems than they started with. Windows 7 Manager is a good example: It probably packs more features than any tool of its type we've seen thus far. Yet with so many things to run, inexperienced users can end up "fixing" their systems for good. Used carefully and regularly, though, Windows 7 Manager has much to recommend it. It's shareware that's free to try for 15 days.
A nag screen counting down the 15-day trial is the only inconvenience we encountered when we opened Windows 7 Manager for the first time. As with similar tools, Windows 7 Manager starts by creating an (optional) System Restore Point and scanning your system. Windows 7 Manager uses a series of separate windows for each tool, each displaying a lot of information, and sometimes too much, such as the tree view displaying the Process Manager's scan results, which is quite detailed but a bit overwhelming. But there's no doubt that this program's individual tools tend to offer more in terms of features, options, and capabilities than their freeware counterparts. Windows 7 Manager divides its features into broad categories: Information, Optimizer, Cleaner, Customization, Security, Network, and Misc. Utilities. There's too much to summarize, but some standouts include the ability to enable AHCI on existing systems (handy if you want to boot from an SSD) and an Optimization Wizard that walks users through a variety of tweaks.
One thing, though: The Registry Optimizer tool froze our system twice on the Analyze phase. Our test system goes boldly where yours should tread carefully, though. Likewise one of Windows 7 Manager's best features, easy access to built-in system restoratives, should be used with care and only to shoot actual trouble (don't go looking for it!). We suggest trying Windows 7 Manager for yourself (carefully) to see if this extensive array of system tools is for you.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Windows 7 Manager 4.2.4.
Publisher's Description
From Yamicsoft:
Windows 7 Manager is an all-in-one utility for Microsoft Windows 7 specially, it includes over thirty different utilities to optimize, tweak, clean up and repair your Windows 7, helps you make your system perform faster, eliminate system fault, increase stability and security, and personalize your copy of Windows 7. Get detailed information of soft wares, hard wares and running processes; cleans system automatically by clicking once mouse key; Repair Center fixes various system problems. Tweak system to improve windows startup and shutdown speed; control what is started on Windows startup, check and repair the advanced startup items; turn off smartly some unnecessary system services and tasks to improve system performance. Find out which files or folders engross disk space and shown with chart; Smart Uninstaller can fully delete programs without residual information; clean junk files, duplicate files and Registry; Registry Defrag rebuilds and re-indexes Registry to reduce registry access time and improve application responsiveness. Customize the look of your system by tweaking system Explorer, Desktop, Start Menu, Taskbar and notification area; create the quick startup items on Taskbar with the Jump List launcher; tune up boot menu, edit context menus of mouse Right-Clicking; create the shortcut that executed on run dialog box; change system and file type icons, custom the logon background. Improve system security by tweaking system components, UAC and login settings; hide and restrict drives and programs, encrypt/decrypt files, move system folders to safe locations; maintain your personal privacy by eliminating the tracks that you leave behind; optimize Internet connection speed, tweak Internet Explorer; Switch IP address easily on different networks. Split and merge any files; automatically back up files regularly. Windows 7 Manager has a topnotch, easy-to-use user interface that requires no technical knowledge. It is an excellent companion for windows 7!
What's new in this version: Version 4.2.6 includes unspecified updates.
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"It's One of the Best"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 4.1.9
Pros
At least a couple of people have rated this multi-faceted utility poorly and said that those of us who like it surely don't know what we're talking about. Well, I've been in the computer business since the '60s in everything from maintenance to Support Manager at Microsoft, so I would suggest it is they who need to take a second look. This tool has tons of utilities and tweaks, far too numerous to list here, and a registry backup utility that I use daily because I find it more reliable that Microsoft's own. Seriously, give it a try.
Cons
I agree with not running registry defrag as one user suggests. Other than that, it's simeply a great bunch of tools and tweaks rolled into a single utility.
Summary
You really have nothing to lose by trying it. Backup first, so you can always go back if you don't like it. My guess is that you won't be going back. I've been using it for at least 4 or 5 years now.
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"A GREAT Windows Utility"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 4.0.9
Pros
I have been using Windows 7 manager for a long time, and prior to that, Windows Vista Manager. This utility has many, many custom Windows settings, tuning utilities and backup features. I backup my system registry daily with Windows 7 Manager and have used it to restore my registry many times. It works flawlessly.
Cons
None that I have found. It has NEVER caused me to lose data or cause any files to be deleted accidentally.
Summary
This is one great system utility. Well worth the price and I recommend it highly.
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"as long as it stays free"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 4.0.4
Pros
multi speed up clean up repair- all you ever need for maintaining your Windows Wow
finds 100's of useless files every time I use one click.Cons
None so far. I have had the windows 8 version one week.
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"Horrible just like EVERY other one."
Version: Windows 7 Manager 4.0.1
Pros
Personally, nothing.
Cons
Slow GUI.
Automated Registry Cleaner.
Registry Defragger.
Disk Clean up.
Whatever else.Summary
Okay, everyone on here that seems to rate these things doesn't really know what they are talking about. I was directed here from a forum post while tweaking my registry manually.
I did the dumb thing of downloading this and allowing it to do nothing but file extensions, not touching DLLs or system files. After install things on the computer were running horribly slow. Start up is crap, etc.
Fact of the matter is DO NOT EVER DEFRAG or "OPTIMIZE" your registry with a program! There are EXTREMELY dangerous things to mess with. So, if you're not willing to get your hands dipped into the registry leave it alone.
Any/Every automated registry cleaner IS BAD! May not be the first run or second, but trust me you are causing more damage to your operating system and things will get worse and worse over time. -
"BEST WINDOWS 7 MANAGER"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 4.0
Pros
JUST ONE CLICK CLEANER,YOUR COMPUTER WILL BE INCREDIBLE.
Cons
ALWAYS RESTART AFTER ONE CLICK,BECAUSE IN TRAY THERE'S ONLY REMAIN BLUE TOOTH ICON.
Summary
Advice to try it.As for my experience,this tool is best one.My nick name in my family is "Mr Cleaner".
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"Bought it a year ago and still using it"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 3.0.7
Pros
A lot of tools in just one application.
Cons
Its a bit hard to find the needed feature some times.
Summary
Highly recommend!
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"Not recommended"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 3.0.7
Pros
Probably something, but never checked it out.
Cons
The fact that you have to pay for a program to keep software, which you have already paid for some exorbitant amount, acting sanely.
Summary
Will not buy or recommend, unless a version with less bells and whistles is made available.
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"ok but slows computer down"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 2.1.2
Pros
does thorough job
Cons
feel like its takeing over my computer
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"Many functions"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 2.1.1
Pros
Can really speed things up if you use it right
Cons
Be careful and backup your registery..and ignore 1-Click Cleaner
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"great really great"
Version: Windows 7 Manager 2.1
Pros
easy to use
Cons
none really an great product
Summary
recommend for all windows 7 users
