Windows Powertools

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffApril 6, 2020

This free utility provides quick access to Windows built-in system maintenance tools, but its outdated approach is a turnoff.

Windows Powertools uses a primitive DOS-command window with each of its options listed in numerical order from 1 to 11. The program allows you to clear your cache, open the task manager and Windows registry editor, and clean, defrag, or scan your disk drive by simply typing the corresponding number and hitting enter.

For advanced users, Windows Powertools offers drive-partition conversion and conversions to NTFS. The program worked fine during our tests, but the DOS window has little appeal and it seems just as easy to access the Windows tools through the standard methods. You won't have to pay for what Windows Powertools offers, but it doesn't feel like it's offering much.

What’s new in version 4.0

Version 4 adds several new features, graphical user interface.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: December 11, 2007

Latest update: April 6, 2020

Version: 4.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 16,910

Downloads Last Week: 17

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User Reviews

2.7/5

10 User Votes

VIRUS! VIRUS! VIRUS!
Master_of_DoomJanuary 16, 2009
Pros
ABSOLUTELY NONE!!
Cons
IT'S A VIRUS! NO MORE TO SAY.
Summary
I've just installed and run the ClearCache tool... then ALL MY DATA WAS WIPED OUT! Need a Recovery Data Tool.
poorly designed
mastertech34October 28, 2007
Pros
Cons
upon installing, I got a cmd screen telling me to choose one of the functions. I pick clean up. I then get cmd screen saying C: IS NOT A VALID COMMAND......when I close that window( there is no back button) I am stuck at the first window again. After several attempts, I close the main window to find that the operation was UNDER the main window. DUMB. Poorly designed software. I immediatley uninstalled it, as I am wary of what else it may be doing that I am not aware of. My advice.....RUN, RUN FAST.
Summary
I agree - Pointless
204PhilGJune 11, 2007
Pros
There is nothing in this utility that is not already in Windows. Also, in Windows you don't have to deal with a DOS box which can be confusing for some users. Save your time and keep looking for other utilities that will serve you better.
Cons
In DOS box rather in a Windows box. Sad interface.
Summary
Fairly Pointless
symslovesjessMay 24, 2007
Pros
Good for those who don't know their way around Windows.
Cons
The software is fairly pointless as it's features are not it's own, but merely shortcuts to Window's own tools.
Summary
Several apps in one simple space
elite101April 25, 2007
Pros
Let me correct my review,the new version(1.3) is actually better than the one before(1.0.1),it does include some improvements of earlier commands
Cons
nothing really changed in the interface though
Summary
good optimization tool
anon5234April 25, 2007
Pros
this product simply rocks,i never thought converting FAT to NTFS filesystem would be this easy
Cons
the dos box
Summary
great application
GloblinApril 25, 2007
Pros
i downloaded it thinkin' it would do none of what it mentions,but after i installed it i was impressed and it actually made my pc faster(though it took a looooooooooooong time)
Cons
The 1980's DOS interface
Summary
Several apps in one simple space.
raiderX27January 12, 2007
Pros
I Downloaded this SW even though I knew where to find all of the things already installed in Windows. I was hoping to find an improvement to the existing Pgms, but found it only acted as a shortcut to them. I guess what I liked the best was, it put these apps on one screen. All you have to do to run one is, select the corresponding number on the menu.
Cons
There was nothing really NEW about it. Even though it did what it said, it was ugly and redundant.
Summary
great set of tools
shadyhackerJanuary 4, 2007
Pros
the tools ,even though some may be there already,i knew about them only after downloading this.cool.No more downloading trials now!
Cons
well the DOS interface can be changed to win32 but i think the whole think was programmed in batch
Summary
old fashioned design and not really useful
mastabrownDecember 30, 2006
Pros
hmm, thats a hard one
Cons
almost everything
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Vivek Narayanan

Get various tools for optimizing your computer.

Windows Powertools has these features : Cache2Trash:Clear unwanted temporary files to gain space. DiskCheck: Check for disk errors and resolve them. FAT2NTFS:Convert your partitions to NTFS. Kompressor:Compress Hard Drives. ConvertIMG:Convert multiple images simultaneously at high speeds. *Defrag:Analyze and Defragment hard drives PLUS Easy access to 10 little known but powerful utilities.

Version 4 adds several new features, graphical user interface.