Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 is HERE!

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Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25: Maximum performance for your Windows!

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 is the newest version build of Ashampoo's premier system optimization suite! This suite has ALL the tools that you need to make any Windows system perform to efficiency alongside assuring the user that alll intricates of his system is taken care of! 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 is the premier / comprehensive PC utility software of Ashampoo! Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 makes Windows PCs faster, cleaner and more discreet. The system analysis at launch time provides numerous options to optimize and clean your operating system right from the start page. The built-in cleaner modules have now become genuine classics and rid your machine of even more web browsing traces, temporary files and leftover files from software uninstallations. In version 25, cleaners are up to 75% faster and detect even more clutter. Auto-Clean, Live-Tuner and Game-Booster keep your system clean and ensure that programs launch faster and games run more smoothly. The System Information module gives you a full insight into your PC's hard and software. For a more condensed but always up-to-date overview, WinOptimizer comes with data-rich dashboards that also act as quick shortcuts to essential modules. The tweaking module allows for individual Windows customization and has been extended to support Windows 11. 
 

The program also supports Windows Aero Snap for easy window docking and scaling on Windows 11 machines. In addition, Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 features a new in-depth cleaning module that targets system-critical areas as well as a significantly accelerated 1-click optimizer based on the new cleaners. These cleaners come with redesigned interfaces to give you essential details at a glance and offer improved handling. 

Furthermore, version 25 features a new cookie manager that works across browsers and marks the return of the popular CPU speedometer view.

 

As in previous WinOptimizer builds, version 25 retains the dashboards view for instant-easy access feature with absolute informational clarity covering the all areas of the use's system cleaning, optimizing and analyzing. Interface dashboards are bundle core features of related module and is easily accessible. 

 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 settings provides ten (10) options/settings for full optimization of the user's system. 

 

• Basic functions
  
  User can use these settings to select a different program language or a change in look via "skins".
  
  
• One Click Optimizer
  
  Sets "One Click Optimizer" options on how-to run and specify whether found issues should be  fixed automatically.
  
  
• Drive Cleaner
  
  Sets what information will Drive Cleaner scan and should clean. User may also select  files/folders to be excluded from scans.
  
  
• Registry Optimizer
  
  Sets which file elements to include in scans and what local drives should be scanned. User can also remove exceptions created using the context menu in Registry Optimizer.
  
  
• Internet Cleaner
  
  Sets what scanned file types to be deleted for each browser. Secure cookie list is also set here. 
  
  
• Defrag
  
  Specify the level of fragmentation that will be used for a specified drive. If he prefers, user can also activate boot time defragmentation to defragment files usually used by Windows once its launched before the boot process has commenced.
  
  
• File Associator
  
  These settings allow the user to select the formats that will be listed for each file extension category. To include a file type, user simply add its extension to the desired category (use commas to separate multiple formats).
  
  
• DiskSpace Explorer
  
  User can adjust the visual representation of file distribution here. "Number of chart sections", how many parts a diagram, (re: a pie chart, can
  consist of). User may adjust the lists of formats used for each category such as "Audio Files" or "Documents" and even create his own custom category/group.
  
  
• Undeleter
  
  This is where the user can set options (folder structures and the like) to be used for effective file restoration. 
  
  
• Duplicate Finder
  
  Set options here to what should be scanned and exclusion of single file formats to make an effective scan of duplicate files. 
  

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
 

• Support for modern multicore processors in System Information
  
• Multiple new Windows 11 tweaks for taskbar, Explorer and more
  
• Better overview and easier handling in Link Checker and Context Menu Manager
  
• Up to 75% faster cleaners
  
• Convenient cookie manager for "safe" cookies
  
• Thorough in-depth cleaning of system critical areas
  
• Window scaling and docking based on Windows Aero Snap
  
• Find and delete old Windows versions, updates, and system caches
  

 

A. SYSTEM ANALYSIS
The main user interface shows the "System Analysis" view where the status of the user's current system (analyzed) is displayed alongside the details on current available RAM, CPU and GPU information. The user has the option to auto-start analysis, (toggle ON/OFF - "Analyze at program launch") so when program is launched, he will be informed about his system's status. Analysis given are:
 

• Browsing traces
  
• Unnecessary Registry entries
  
• Unnecessary file
  
• Invalid shortcuts
  
• Unnecessary running services
  
• Optimizable system settings
  
• Optimizable security settings
  
• Recycle bin empty
  

 

B. EXTENDED
The "Extended" module "extends" more granularity for the user / allows the user to clean individual system areas that not affected by regular system analyses. This "extended" option gives mileage to the user to reclaim additional disk space, better protect the user's privacy, and  fix some system issues (Windows Explorer, DirectX). Note: Depending on the affected area, applications/updates may initially perform slower after cleaning. The "Extended" module analysis elements are below: 

 

• Files belonging to an old Windows version
  
• Old Prefetch files (14 days or older)
  
• File usage (Windows Sub Systems item files)
  
• Delivery optimization related files
  
• Explorer cache for previews
  
• Windows Updates files (Cache + old updates)
  
• Empty DirectX shader cache
  
• Delete all shellbags from Registry
  

 

C. AUTOMATIC
The "Automatic" module gives the user the option to (i) enable/disable the various automatic features of WinOptimizer and, (ii) review most recent actions performed. The history shows ten (10) most recent actions and allows user to also "export" or "delete" history elements. Automatic features offered are: (i) Auto-Clean, (ii) Live-Tuner, and (iii) Game Booster.  A tray icon will be shown when automatic features are enabled. User can just right-click the icon to access the settings for each feature.
 

• Auto-Clean
  
  Auto-Clean removes application-related "temporary files" as soon as the applications are closed to regain disk space. Running applications store these temporary File / data and as they run they continue to take up space even applications are closed/exited. 
  
  
• Live-Tuner
  
  Live-Tuner adjusts process priorities to speed up application launches.
  
  
• Game-Booster
  
  Game-Booster automatically terminates all processes/applications that are non-essential to the game to free up resources thus preventing slowdown of the user's games. 
  

 

D. ALL MODULES
The "All Modules" module provides for relevant tools, as per (1) Functions, or (2) All Modules which any user needs to maintain and optimize his system. At the top-right corner of the All Modules tab a  "Switch view" toggle is provided.

"Switch view = ON -- Functions" is tailored for the new user. This is the "use-case" method (detailed view of functions) to aid him in what he wants to do. 

"Switch view = OFF -- All Modules" is tailored for the familiar or  intermediate user (those who know a thing or two about optimization/tweaking). The collection of functions / modules will help the user manage all common PC settings, optimization as well as system information and improved tools (Windows tools based). 

The six (6) modules, as per "All Modules" (Switch view > OFF -- "All Modules") are: (i) Maintain system, (ii) Improve performance, (iii) Customize Windows, (iv) Analyze system, (v) File tools, and (vi) Administrative tools. These modules lists each tools to effectively and efficiently optimize the user's system. See modules below:




 

 

• Maintain system
  
  
  
  

• One Click Optimizer
  
  Offers an easy "one-click" optimization and maintenance of a user's system. It runs Internet Cleaner, Drive Cleaner and Registry Optimizer in succession. Click the magnifying glass icons to open the selected module and adjust the results. Click "Delete now" to remove all found objects.
  
  
• Drive Cleaner
  
  Drive Cleaner scans the user's system for files that are no longer needed and displays results grouped by categories. User can click the number of results to display necessary details for each category. Check boxes are provided to select/deselect individual results or use the top buttons to select all/no results from a category. Creation of a report via a text file is also provided via the "Create report" button. 
  
  
• Registry Optimizer
  
  Registry Optimizer scans the user's Windows Registry database for unneeded entries and displays results grouped by categories. User can click the number of results to display necessary details for each category. Check boxes are provided to select/deselect individual results or use the top buttons to select all/no results from a category. Creation of a report via a text file is also provided via the "Create report" button. User can specify an entry as an exception to exclude it from future scans / searches. 
  
  
• Internet Cleaner
  
  Internet Cleaner scans the system for unneeded "internet-related” files and displays results grouped by categories. User can click the number of results to display necessary details for each category. User can specify a selected cookie and indicate it as a "secure cookie". When such has been set, this cookie will no longer show up in future search results. User is allowed to keep settings such as login data for webmail account from being deleted every time he uses Internet Cleaner eliminating the need to input it again. 
  
  
• Defrag
  
  Defrag  or "defragmenting" rearranges  file fragments to speed up  file access times. Take note that defragmentation’s are ONLY USED with mechanical drives. Modern SSDs provide nearly constant access times irrespective of  file fragmentation (thus defrag is not needed).
  
  
• Registry Defrag
  
  This module defragments the Windows Registry database to speed up your Windows performance. To use this, the user must click "Analyze" to scan all Registry areas and select his preferred areas to be optimized. A "reboot" pop-up will appear and must be done for the process to push through. 
  

 

Improve performance
 

• Service Manager
  
  Services are background programs required by Windows and other applications to work properly. This module lists all installed services and provides a rating on their usefulness. It also allows you to modify start types individually.
  
  
• StartUp Tuner
  
  This module lists all applications that launch with Windows. Use the check boxes to enable/disable individual entries.
  
  
• Internet Tuner
  
  This module helps you optimize your Internet connection.
  
  
• Process Manager
  
  This module lists all currently running processes and allows you to adjust their priorities or terminate them.
  
  
• Uninstall Manager
  
  This module allows you to uninstall applications and remove entries for incompletely uninstalled programs.
  
  
• SSD Wizard
  
  Use these settings to optimize your Windows for SSD drives.
  

 

Customize Windows

 

• Tweaking
  
  Tweaking allows the user to customize various system settings. There are 8 tweaking categories the user can choose to "tweak", (i) Windows Logon, (ii) Devices, (iii) Drives, (iv) System, (v) Desktop, (vi) Explorer, (v) Other Software, (vi) Windows 8 and higher, (vii) Windows 11, and (viii) Internet Explorer. User just needs to select his desired category and use the tabs to navigate through each category. To set the tweak user just needs to click "Apply". A restore feature is present to restore the original settings.
  
  
  
• Privacy Manager
  
  Privacy Manager can adjust all Windows settings that collect or share data about Microsoft. Select the desired category from the entries on the left and use the tabs navigate through each category. Click "Apply" to apply the changes from all categories and (i) "Restore standard settings" to restore the original settings,  (ii) "Restore safe settings" to automatically adjust the settings to avoid the most common security risks.
  
  
  
• File Associator
  
  File Associator allows the user to associate file types with viewer/editor programs. File types that are currently unassociated are marked "red". User can click an entry to select a single file type or, hold down Shift to select multiple entries.
  
  
  
• Context Menu Manager
  
  This module allows the user to enable/disable various menu items in Windows' right-click context menu. Use "Activate" and "Disable" to turn individual items on/off or use the check marks. User needs to click "Apply" to set / apply modifications.
  
  
  
• Browser Extension Manager
  
  This module lists all browser extensions from all browsers in all available user profiles.
  

 

Analyze system
 

• System Information
  
  This module provides various informative details of the user's PC hardware including installed applications. A report can be generated via "Create Report". Details of the report can be viewed in the user's browser (HTML file). 
  
  
  
• DiskSpace Explorer
  
  DiskSpace Explorer analyzes and visualizes the file distribution across the user's drives. User needs to identify the target drive for scanning. Results obtained will aid the user to evaluate his options towards better optimization. 
  
  
  
• Benchmark Center
  
  This module allows the user to benchmark PC performance and analyze results as compared to other systems. It is advised to close running applications to get a better / accurate benchmark result. 
   
  • System
    
    This module can benchmark the performance of your PC and compare it to other results online. User needs to click "Run benchmark" to start benchmarking process and (click) "Compare online" to compare your results to other machines.
     
    • Hard disks
      
      This module can benchmark the read/write speeds of your disk drives. User needs to click "Start" to benchmark the selected drive and "Compare online" to compare your results against other drives.
      
  
  
  
• HDD Inspector
  
  This module displays details pertaining to hard disk drive health as well as other information about the user's disk drive. 
  
  
  
• Disk Doctor
  
  Disk Doctor scans your hard disks for errors and can try to fix them. Errors may / can be caused by power cuts, crashes on the user's system (and on external drives). An option to use "Deep scan" is provided. 
  
  
  
• Font Manager
  
  This module lists all installed system fonts.
  

 

File tools
 

• File Wiper
  
  When Windows deletes a file, the selected disk space is marked as reusable. As long as it isn't used for new data, the original data is still there and can be recovered easily. File Wiper overwrites these areas with data such as zeros so the data can no longer be recovered.
  
  
  
• File Manipulator
  
  File Manipulator allows you to split up files into several parts (for easier sharing or archiving). It can also re-assemble these parts or encrypt/decrypt them. Splitting / Joining files will require the user to input the "destination" folder for the "to-be" manipulated file. Otherwise, the new-manipulated file will be placed in the original location. Encrypt allows the user to create a self-decrypting EXE / delete the original file as well as password protect the encrypted file. 
  
  
  
• Undeleter
  
  Undeleter "attempts" to recover accidentally deleted files. User just needs to select a drive and click "Search" and click "Restore" to recover the selected file/s. Take note that user needs to make sure to select a different drive (other than the source) as "destination" to avoid data loss.
  
  
  
• Link Checker
  
  Link Checker validates file shortcuts and provides the user to "delete" invalid items. These shortcuts allow the user to access the underlying files via double-clicking (mostly seen on the user's Desktop icons). Shortcuts become invalid when the underlying file is moved or deleted. 
  
  
  
• Duplicate Finder
  
  Duplicate Finder scans the user's drives for duplicate files and lists them side by side. This allows the user to "delete" duplicates and regain disk space. User need to click "Search" to begin the operation. Check boxes are there to select/deselect scanned items. User can create a report of the findings via "Create report" (to create a text file). 
  
  
  
• ADS scanner
  
  Alternate data streams (ADS) attach secondary but hidden data streams / files to a file as it is usually shown in Windows Explorer. These streams usually contain additional data used by programs that process the "main” file. However, they can also be used to hide malware. This module scans the initially selected drive for such streams and allows the user to "delete" them, if warranted. 
  

 

Administrative tools
 

• Backup management
  
  This module lists all the backups automatically done by Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25. To undo changes made by WinOptimizer should the changes have led to undesired / untoward system behavior. Backups are done automatically after each optimization. User can set auto-delete backup in the settings. 
  
  
  
• System Restore Manager
  
  This module manages system restore points as created by Windows. Restore points allow you to revert your machine to a previous state in the event of system errors.
  
  
  
• Icon Saver
  
  Icon Saver saves the position of the user's desktop icons and can restore their original layout. 
  
  
  
• User-Rights Manager
  
  Use this module to adjust/restrict user rights, (keep guest accounts at bay or in-check). It is particularly useful in multi-user environments.
  
  
  
• Energy Manager
  
  User can adjust existing or create new power schemes. Each scheme offers separate settings for battery and grid operation.
  
  
  
• Task scheduler
  
  This module allows the user to specify a time for the next system analysis or schedule "One Click Optimizer" to run automatically. If
  needed, the program can shut itself down, once the process is complete.
  
  
  
• Statistics
  
  This is a summary of all WinOptimizer activities. A "reset" is provided to reset all values.
  

 

E. CLEAN
"Clean" (as the word implies) module helps you Clean the Registry, remove web browsing traces and to track down no longer needed  Files.





 

F. OPTIMIZE
User can speed up boot times, defragment mechanical hard disks for faster access times and adjust essential privacy settings for added protection.





 

G. INFORM
This dashboard provides essential details about your installed hardware and software. All relative information can be accessed in this module. 





 

H. BACKUPS
Use this module to undo changes made by WinOptimizer should the changes have led to undesired / untoward system behavior. Backups are done automatically after each optimization. User can set auto-delete backup in the settings. 






 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 v25.00.14 (2022/07/05)

 

 

PERTINENT LINKS

 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 Product Site

Download Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25  HERE

Ashampoo Support

 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25

NOTES:

Kindly see simple comparison of  "Unnecessary Registry Entries" using Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 and Ashampoo UnInstaller 12. 

"GOMPLAYERGLOBALSETUP_NEW.EXE" -- GOM Media Player is the application that is installed/uninstalled via Ashampoo UnInstaller 12. Normal installation of "GOM Media Player" and uninstallation is with Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25. 

The end-result is that Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 detected 71 - Unnecessary Registry Entries while Ashampoo UnInstaller 12 detected only 64 -Unnecessary Registry Entries. This is just a raw comparison and not a full test. The aim is just to show a small comparison in terms of detecting "Unnecessary Registry Entries".

 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 installation is pretty straightforward (same as previous versions). It will ask for a serial before it will continue to allow installation. If the user does not have a "serial/license" he can avail of the trial via internet connection. One noticeable action encountered is that when the "Analyze at program launch" is "ON" the analysis is sometimes repeated. Once AWOP 25 is launched and the analysis is about to finish, it will all of a sudden repeat the analysis again. This though may vary from other installs (and can be disregarded). 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 user friendly interface is commendable and it does not intimidate the user. All are tucked "neatly" in tabs. The comprehensive tools included are very useful and truly enhances the PC's performance. Some of the tools included are "comparably" also offered  as built-in Windows features, though WinOptimizer's is a bit fine-tuned. Do you really need ALL these tools? That is the question! 

If the user has already Ashampoo UnInstaller 12 then some redundancy will be present (and again, do remember that Windows has its own built-in tools present). The simple comparison above "may" show some advantage from UnInstaller 12 though but such may just use hard disk space (if you do not use it). It should be noted that too much cleaning, especially with the registry, may bork the one's system thus, backups are a must. 

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 (and Ashampoo WinOptimizer 19) is priced at $49.99 (3PCs). Expensive! There is still the "Cyber Monday" link HERE where you can avail of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 at a discounted price at $30! The alternatives like Glary Utilities Pro 5 costs $39.95 (3 PCs - price is subscription based 1-year, renewal price is $19.97). See HERE. Wise Care 365 is at $29.95 (1-year subscription) and $52.56 (lifetime license). See HERE.