Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum 3 is a complete optimization and fine tuning solution. It integrates a suite of cleaning tools, tuning tools, file tools and tweaking tools.
The cleaning tools include: Drive Cleaner for drives optimization, Registry Cleaner, Internet Cleaner used for cleaning your cache, cookies and history. The tuning tools include StartUp Tuner with the help of which you can edit autostart entries, view and deactivate unnecessary Windows services and edit a list of installed software. There is also an IP spam blocker or easy access to Windows ScanDisk, Defrag or System Restore. With the aid of the powerful File Tools you can generate disk space reports, delete files permanently, encrypt and decrypt files or split and rejoin files in case you need to export them to floppy disks or CDs.
The tweaking tools provide modules for generating system config reports, reallocating file types, tweaking system settings or defragmenting hard drives.
Pluses: In case you don't know your way around the hundreds of settings in question, Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum 3 provides the one click optimization wizard which automatically drives you through the processes of drive, registry and Internet cleaning.
Drawbacks / flaws: If not set up carefully, it might turn your computer into a complete mess, so need to pay a bit of attention when working with this application.
In conclusion: A complete, powerful and reliable tweaking tool, a must have for both beginners and advanced users.
version reviewed: 3.05

Ashampoo WinOptimizer FREE is a tried and tested Windows optimizer. Multiple modules to clean, accelerate and analyze the system make the program the perfect control center for Windows. Internet Cleaner eliminates web browsing traces and Registry Defrag consolidates the Registry database to speed up Windows systems. Other modules like Service Manager, StartUp Tuner or Process Manager make PCs leaner and faster and free up resources. Unnecessary files, services or processes are either deleted or disabled which also strengthens user privacy. Dedicated privacy modules like AntiSpy and Win10 Privacy control take care of unwanted telemetry features and location services and put control over syncing and reporting settings back in the hands of users. System analysis is another core strength of Ashampoo WinOptimizer FREE. The software provides extensive details about installed hard and software, which are particularly useful for troubleshooting. Built-in system and HDD benchmarks help precisely determine the performance of individual system components. DiskSpace Explorer gives valuable insights into disk space usage and makes it easy to track down resource hogs. The included file tools are especially popular and include modules like File Wiper to permanently erase sensitive files, File Manipulator to encrypt or split up files, and Undeleter to recover accidentally deleted files. All in all, Ashampoo WinOptimizer FREE features over 20 modules to help users make the most of their Windows PCs.
- Provides a noticeable performance boost
- Reclaims disk space and frees up system resources
- Maximum privacy for every Windows system
- Fixes annoying errors and crashes
- Over 20 modules for the ultimate Windows experience