Review: Ashampoo Winoptimizer 2009

The main feature of this software is that it allows you to stop unwanted software programs loading on start-up. It also removes other unnecessary files and if you wish can remove internet rubbish, cookies and browser history.

After a while you've probably noticed that your computer and software programs take longer to load. One solution is to run the windows defragmenter program. This can help but the main problem is unwanted software programs running in the background. You won't even know these programs are running but they're there just the same. These applications take up vital memory space and slow down the system.

These programs are what you've installed on your computer yourself. However, be aware that some may have been loaded by hackers without your knowledge. Software creators think their creation is so great that everyone will want their program running all the time. So every time you download new software it's likely to be running every time you switch on your computer.

Ashampoo Winoptimizer searches your computer system and lists all the programs that load on start-up. Simply select which programs you don't want running and they won't run again unless you run them manually.

Be careful that you don't disable any vital programs. You can check the properties of each program and see the software name and company that produced it. If any application shows the company name as Microsoft or Windows then it's highly likely to be vital. So don't disable this programs or it could affect your computer. Be sure to read the help which comes with the software.

You will probably be surprised with how many programs that all run at start-up. When you stop this from happening computer speed is noticeably enhanced.

Facts:

Available for trial download from: www.ashampoo.com.

System requirements: Windows 2000, XP or Vista.

Approximate download time: Broadband 2 minutes; dial-up 27 minutes.

File size: 9MB