Free Windows Optimization Tool
Optimize Your PC with Advanced SystemCare 5 Free Proceed with caution. That's what I always advise when people ask me about PC-optimization utilities like Ashampoo WinOptimizer 8 ($50) and CCleaner (free). While these tools can be helpful, they can also create problems--usually when users go overboard with the amount of "cleaning" they attempt. I mention this only for purposes of introduction to Iobit's Advanced SystemCare 5 Free , the latest version of one of the more popular "computer healthcare" products. I recently tested it on a year-old Windows 7 system, and was very pleased with the results. (One important note right up front: Advanced SystemCare will try to sneak in a few bits of junkware during installation, so be sure you opt out--don't just blindly click Next on each setup screen.) The program can perform a wide range of functions, starting with the handy Quick Care, which scans for and removes malware, cleans up the Regist...