Ace Utilities for Windows

By AceLogiX
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Download.com staffJune 4, 2018

Ace Utilities is an all-in-one application for maintaining computer health. It allows you to perform all the necessary tasks to ensure your machine is operating in tiptop shape.

Pros

Clarity: Ace Utilities lays everything out clearly and cleanly, so you shouldn't have a problem working with the program.

All-in-one solution: You can free up disk space by deleting junk files, manage startup programs, clear your history, and more -- all from one program. This convenience helps streamline the process of maintaining your machine.

Quick operations: All of the actions that we executed from Ace Utilities were performed quickly and effectively.

Cons

Exit option in interface: On the left-hand side of the screen, there is an "Exit" button underneath all of the other menu items. With the addition of the red "X" in the top right-hand corner, this provides a redundant feature that is too easy to click on accidentally when trying to navigate the menu.

Bottom Line

Ace Utilities is an effective utility program. If you don't already have a similar program, Ace Utilities is a very serviceable option.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Ace Utilities 5.6.1.

What’s new in version 6.2

Changes:

Improved cleaning of Microsoft Edge (Cache, Passwords)

Improved cleaning of Chrome, Opera (Cookies, Cache)

Improved cleaning of Firefox (Cookies)

Removed the animation of Junk Cleaner tool

Fixed a bug in Registry Cleaner tool related to ignore-lists.

Added an option in Disk Analysis to speedup loading of Top 100 files (view > options).

Moved some items that were displayed in the wrong group to the correct group in Clean System Registry

Fixed a toolbar display issue with checkboxes and radio buttons on HiDPI

Improved font layout in all tools and dialog boxes on HiDPI

Improved font layout when font size is increased by Windows 10 > Advanced Display Settings > Change only text size

Works better with windows HighContrast themes. Switches to system theme if Windows is in Highcontrast mode

Avoids unnecessary reboots while cleaning history

Improved Windows logs cleaning

Added 13 new plugins (like Office 2016, Java, Real Times, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, etc)

Updated 11 plugins

Added an option to change the system restore point creation method

Added an option to change the color theme of child windows

Removed a dll used for rendering themes to make the program a bit more lightweight.

Updated ignore lists

Minor GUI improvements.

Ace Utilities for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 26, 2016

Latest update: June 4, 2018

Version: 6.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,315,535

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4.5/5

612 User Votes

AceLogix Lies to its User COmmunity
ge00365bMay 12, 2017
Pros
Useful toolkit.
Cons
When I bought into Ace Utilities many years ago, I was told that I would have a LIFETIME of free upgrades. A few years ago they started charging for upgrades. It seems like they have not loyalty to their customer base ... we are just a source of revenue and nothing more.
Summary
The old version of Acework fine on Windows 10. Just do not forget to disable the ""check for updates automatically" option.
Efficient Utilities
tvmguy123June 18, 2016
Pros
If you have used a Windows PC for some time, then this software is easy to use. Good set of utilities; each with a lot of options to customize.
Cons
No cons so far in my use.
Summary
I would give Ace Utilities a big thumbs-up :--)
Do not Trust Software company
southernrican2January 22, 2016
Pros
Not bad software.
Cons
When I purchased software, the contract was Free updates for life. One day I try to get update and BAM, one has to pay for updates, no heads up, no special price for old customers or consideration, nothing.
Summary
The company did not honor their word, after a few years, they now want to charge every year. No special price or any thing for loyal customers. They were only updating software one or twice a year.
Excellent Product
RlandgrafNovember 10, 2015
Pros
I have been using versions of this product for years, Works quickly and effectively. Finds and fixes problems that other programs miss.
Cons
If you are an experienced computer user there are no cons.
Summary
In a crowded field of system-maintenance and optimization utilities ACE utilities stands out.
Excellent software.
mott7November 7, 2014
Pros
Simple and easy. Instructions are easy to follow. Seemed to clean up my PC well. My browser (Chrome) seems to start faster now that it has cleaned the cache and cookies.
Cons
No cons for now
Summary
Company did not honor their word
southernrican2November 2, 2014
Pros
Pretty much works well
Cons
When I purchased this software a few years back, Part of the deal was all future updates were to be FREE for life. Now they want to charge for the upgrade.
Summary
If they wanted to start charging they should have started with their new subscribers, and grand father in those whom they promised free upgrade. They did not even bother to explain the change UNTIL, I emailed them. No longer use the software, no longer trust them.
Excellent product.
October 10, 2014
Pros
Does exactly what it's supposed to do.
Cons
None noted.
Summary
Those who have called this program dangerous should do more research before making such an opinion. It does not have a virus, you don't rent it, and support questions are answered promptly.
Utilities that really perform!
Cavin MistOctober 4, 2014
Pros
Small installer (less than10MB); does not dump any bloated applications. Snappy performance.
Cons
Not 'flashy' enough like other programs, but I guess it makes up for it more than enough 'under the hood'.
Summary
Would definitely recommend this software for Windows users looking for a good system maintenance tool.
Destructively invasive
maatia3030August 26, 2014
Pros
works very well
Cons
1. Adds recycle bins to every volume 2. Deleted my restore points 3. Locked up some of my files (tagged with a lock symbol), these file won't even respond to administrator access. 4. Slippery company. Questionable license. 5. Emailed seller and developer to find out if I was purchasing this software outright or renting it for a year. Received an email that said absolutely nothing. I'm thinking the license may be good for 6 months or less.
Summary
Even thought the programs worked very well, the things it has done to my computer without notice or permission make this a very dangerous software to load on your computer. Will not under any circumstances, buy this software.
Reliable Utility
lash2011March 29, 2014
Pros
I've been using this on multiple computers for about 10 years. Windows 2000, XP 32 & 64 bit, Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 with no problems & excellent results. It does keep the computer clean & running well. A very good investment.
Cons
Nothing bad has surfaced yet!
Summary

Developer’s Description

Optimize, speed up, and clean your Windows computer.