CachemanXP for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJanuary 11, 2012

Gain greater control over your system with this cache, tweak, and memory tool, but the demo prevents testing the simple one-click optimization favored by novice users. CachemanXP uses a combination of a tray icon pulldown and an easy-to-use multitabbed interface. The program's primary one-click functions are easily accessed from the main interface. Select commands can be quickly started from the tray interface. The help file/user manual is extensive, and written with the novice user in mind.

CachemanXP offers a dual approach. Many functions are single-click auto optimizers. Recovering RAM, optimizing your system, or invoking many useful tweaks just takes a click each. However, the Auto-Optimize function is disabled in the demo. For advanced users, the program offers straightforward methods to quickly and easily change many subsystem settings. The utility primarily operates on system caches; Windows File, browser, thumbnail, icon, and Domain Name Service caches can each be easily tweaked for optimal performance. A group of tweaks can be quickly implemented to improve system performance for power users.

CachemanXP makes it very easy to save all settings before making changes, and to easily restore previous settings if you aren't happy with the changes. A very simple report generator lists all running processes. With the program's auto-optimizing tool disabled, this demo is best tested by experienced users. We found the setting changes could easily improve user experience and system speed, but in the wrong hands they could as easily have the opposite result.

What’s new in version 2.2

Version 2.2 has improved memory recovery algorithm and skin selection for the main window.

CachemanXP for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 9, 2012

Latest update: January 11, 2012

Version: 2.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 40,661

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.6/5

14 User Votes

Your PC will thank you!!!
ozziekunSeptember 25, 2008
Pros
its automated, its tells you how your memory is being used. everything this says it will do, it does perfectly. i haven't had a problem with this whatsoever!
Cons
there aren't any I can think of right now!
Summary
its a wonderful program! anyone who is having trouble please take time and understand what it does! it the only memory management and diagnostic software that i use.
it is very good
bahador_aAugust 29, 2008
Pros
automatic optimization
Cons
no special problem
Summary
ok
George E LynnJune 16, 2008
Pros
NOT that good!!!!!!!!!
Cons
Its NOT that good!!! You have to pay for something that you can get Free!!! And if your going to buy something its System Mech 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary
CachemanXP is awesome!
jcoMay 2, 2008
Pros
I do a lot of graphics and photo manipulation, cutting and pasting objects from many photos together, and using any number of graphic enhancements (sometimes in non-standard ways), until the pieces make one entirely different photo. This takes a lot of memory, and I know from experience that I couldn't do it without CachemanXP.<p>The response time of my computer is virtually instant. There have been exceptions to this rule, and I would like to touch on that, as it may help others: At times, when I'm saving an especially unwieldy photo, it will seem that my computer has "frozen." If I call up Task Manager, it will report that some program(s) are "Not Responding." What this actually means is that the OS (Microsoft XP SP2, in my case) doesn't recognize how CachemanXP is working with available memory. I now simply walk away from the computer -- and, in two minutes or less (depending on the complexity and memory demands of the multi-part photo), the photo is saved, and everything has gone back to normal.
Cons
Summary
THE optimization & Tweak tool gets better
ektorbarajasFebruary 29, 2008
Pros
It's glad to see that Outertech is up to date, this new version adds support for Intel Quad-core CPUs and AMD Phenom CPU, Windows XP SP3 compatibility, DNS cache tweaks improvements (in order to improve networks and internet performance).<p>I really recommend this program, it's a very well written software.
Cons
I've checked that this version, under the options tab, has something called "Do not use performance counters" and it's not explained on the Help File. So, just this explanation is missing.
Summary
A very reliable & efficient cache manager, memory manager & windows optimizer
ektorbarajasJuly 25, 2007
Pros
As a geek (Computer Systems Engineer) I always want to take out the most of my computers, I've tried several utilities like Free Ram XP Pro, PCMedik & PCBoost (Together), advanced windows care (both pro and personal versions). etc.<p>First I tried the freeware version (it doesn't have the auto-optimize feature)<p>But by just enabling cacheman XP to manage my computer cache I really noticed a system boost and less swap file - RAM interchange (which means faster response time!).<p>Also cacheman XP offer a Memory (RAM) manager which works by reclaiming ram for inactive applications and is very customizable:<p>it allows you to define "if free ram goes below..." value (self explained) and also you can define a time to pause between ram recovery attempts. Also you can define to postpone RAM recovery if CPU usage is over a defined %.<p>I MUST TELL, that the default setup for the RAM recovery feature never hung up my system or delayed program windows while switching, those are problems I always had with Free Ram XP Pro 1.52 and another RAM recovery tools.<p>And last but not least it as a Tweaking feature for many aspects of Windows OS.<p>I liked that every single tweaking aspect is clearly explained on the help file (Advanced windows care and other optimizing / tweaking tools never explain that).<p>Also cacheman xp allows you to backup your current settings to allow you roll back in case of a problem.<p>I decided to purchase the registered version and give a try to the auto-optimize feature:<p>the auto-optimize feature scans the computer and based on the computer profile and hardware setup optimizes it.<p>I must say that nearly all the optimizations cacheman xp did really improved my overall system performance & stability, the only ones that I don't liked were some visual tweaks, like hide the balloon tips and the font smoothing (clear type), but hey ! they are just merely visual stuff, all the other hardware, software and cache optimizations works fine.<p>A really great piece of software very well developed
Cons
Just a minor one:<p>when using auto-optimize, it would be great that Cacheman XP gives a summary of actual settings Vs. optimized settings and let the user decide for each tweak to apply it or not.
Summary
Smart, simple, essential
DrBooJune 8, 2007
Pros
I t is a smart useful accessory . I have used this utility for several years. It is a smart creation which performs functions not available in Windows. The unregistered version is very serviceable.
Cons
None
Summary
Very good program to avoid "freezing-ups"
mtberlimFebruary 11, 2007
Pros
This is the first program that I've downloaded that really makes a difference in terms of computer functioning. My computer was freezing very frequently (even though I have 1.5 GB RAM) and after installing CachemanXP there was a clear improvement
Cons
It is not free!!!!
Summary
Works great!
silversgDecember 5, 2006
Pros
This is one of the first programs I installed on the new computer I built for myself. It's got plenty of settings the advanced user can tweak, plus a great auto-optimize feature that is excellent for novice users (only available after you buy the program). I optimized the settings after installing it, and it works its magic without any further intervention. It can be set to load on system startup. The system tray icon is very handy, and fully customizable (colors, font, update interval, etc.). The program itself has a very small footprint. I leave my computer running 24/7, and with this great little program running on it, I almost never need to restart because of RAM-related issues.
Cons
The full version does cost money, but I consider it to be reasonably priced, and worth every penny. It's a great program I just can't do without.
Summary
It's Up to 1.1, But Is It Up to Snuff?
drbbDecember 13, 2005
Pros
Version 1.1 has all the advantages of 1.0.1. Very flexible, particularly nice for the power user. Allows user to reduce memory use overall or by process.
Cons
Version 1.1 apparently has some conflicts with Symantec applications, possibly others. Support is highly dependent on forum users, with staff providing responses much less timely than in the past. Unclear if CachemanXP is being supported or if all resources are being diverted elsewhere. <p> <p>For the novice, FreeMemPro 1.5 may be a better bet.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Improve speed and stability of your computer.

CachemanXP is a Windows utility designed to improve speed and stability of your computer by optimizing several caches, auto-recovering RAM and fine tuning system settings. Oneclick-Optimization makes it suitable for novice and intermediate users yet it is also powerful and versatile enough for computer experts. Backups of settings ensure that all user modifications can be reversed. The help file includes a screenshot based performance guide.