Ace Optimizer Utilities is a system maintenance and optimization suite for Windows. It can help you solve common issues that make your PC sluggish and unstable. It includes tools to cleanup, backup, and restore a number of files so that Windows can run quickly and efficiently.
Ace Utilities has four main functions divided into different sections: CleanUp, Optimize, Shredder, and Miscellaneous. The CleanUp function can help you remove unwanted ‘junk’ files, clean up erroneous files in your system’s registry, erase browsing history and downloaded internet files, and remove broken shortcuts on your desktop.
The Optimize function allows you to manage what programs start when Windows boots up and sends you alerts when disabled programs become enabled. In this section you will find options to scan your hard drive for duplicated files, and also a platform to easily uninstall unwanted programs.
By using the Shredder function, you can remove and permanently delete unwanted files and folders. In addition, you have the option to completely remove files and make them unrecoverable. This is perfect for people who are deleting sensitive information that they don’t want restored.
The Miscellaneous section has a number of tools that can help you optimize your PC performance. Here you can backup and restore registry files, see a graphical breakdown of how your disk space is being allocated, and roll your system back to a previous restore point.
Ace Utilities gives you a free 30-day trial, where you can see if the program is a good fit for you. It generally provides services that are already included in Windows, but it allows these functions to be carried out quickly and more conveniently. It can be purchased for $29.95.
v5.2 [Mar 19, 2010]
- Registry Backup (RegBak, with 64-bit support) tool now included in setup and integrated into the interface.
- Added color themes.
- Improved 64-bit support for Disk Analysis (DA).
- Added more file types for grouping in DA.
- Added 'Last Modified' and 'Attribute' columns in DA.
- Added option to scan a specific folder (local/remote) in DA.
- To prevent application hang, Cookie Manager won't list or delete cookies when Firefox/Chrome browser is running.
- Added option to clean Microsoft Outlook's secure temp folder.
- Added 'usage history tracking' for the program.
- Added progress indicators for zipping/unzipping files to backup locations (Remove Junk Files, Find Duplicate Files).
- Performance improvement in scanning time (esp. 'Remove Junk Files').
- Minor GUI modifications.
- Updated built-in 'Ignore Lists'.
- Added option to compact Firefox's sqlite databases which will improve Firefox start-up.
- Added option to scan invalid Shared Folders entries in 'Clean System Registry'.
- Modified scanning of 'Invalid File Association' section of 'Clean System Registry'.
- Modified the way results are shown by 'Auto-Start Manager > Verify'. Results are now shown in the list itself.
- Updated startup.dat.
- Backup files are now named in chronological date order.
- Rephrased some dialog texts.
- Improved scheduled maintenance (added option to run at user login). Moved Scheduled maintenance to 'Options'.
- Program now uses system colors wherever possible.
- Revamped toolbar and icons for various tools.
- Added keyboard shortcuts for various actions.
- Added tooltips for various buttons.
- Changed Ace Utilities application icon.
- Updated nearly 30 plug-ins.
- Removed old background style from Options > View.
- Added an option to use system title bar and window border.
- Only one System restore point will be created each day ('Clean System Registry').
- Changed the progress bar style for various scanning actions.
