• 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. 
   
  
  
• Clean
  
  This is where the user can define settings for the "Cleanup" section of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 27. Once set the changes will be applied for the next startup. The modules for set are, (i) Run Internet Cleaner, (ii) Run Drive Cleaner, (iii) Run Registry Optimizer, and (iv) Run Privacy Traces 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. 
   
  
  

• Browsing traces
  
• Unnecessary Registry entries
  
• Unnecessary files
  
• Privacy Traces
  
• Invalid shortcuts
  
• Unnecessary running services
  
• Optimizable settings
  
• Recycle bin empty
  

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

• Live-Tuner
  
  
  Live-Tuner adjusts process priorities to speed up application launches.
  
  
  
• 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. 
  
  
  
• NEW: Profile Booster
  
  
  This is the former 'Game-Booster' from version 26. 'Profile Booster' has 3 tabs (profiles): i. Games, ii. Office, and iii. User-defined. Listed services and processes for each 'profile' will be modified when the user 'activates' / 'selects' a profile. Once the user selects (activates) a new profile, all services that were terminated in the previous selection will automatically restart. The user can add services/processes to each of the profile. For a more defined profile, the iii. User-defined, allows for input of all the user's identified processes/services.
  

• 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. 
  
  
• Privacy Traces Cleaner
  
  This module finds and eliminates data that poses a potential threat to the user's privacy. Enable "Search for and clear jumplists" under "Settings" to also delete the list of recently opened file/websites that is displayed when you right-click an application in the task bar.
  
  
• 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).
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  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.
    
    
  • Boot Center
    
    Formerly "StartUp Tuner" in version 25, this module modules not only gives you a detailed overview of processes/services that impact your PC's boot process, including load times, but also the ability to view/edit and enable/disable individual autorun and maintenance-related tasks.
    
    
  • 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 2 (IMPROVED)
    
    'UnInstall Manager 2' processes, and uninstalls, Windows apps. This comes with a new look & feel, smart filters, and additional helpers make removing applications even easier and safer. As The module allows for the uninstall of 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 9 tweaking categories the user can choose to "tweak", (i) Logon, (ii) Devices, (iii) Drives, (iv) System, (v) Desktop, (vi) Explorer, (vii) Other Software, (viii) Windows 8 and higher, and (ix) Windows 11. Tweaking not only allows for an individual Windows customization preference of the user but also caters to features / latest tweaks for Windows 11. 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. Categories provided are: 
    
    1. Telemetry
    2. Apps
    3. Windows Update
    4. Location service
    5. Network
    6. Synchronization
    6. Cortana
    7. Internet
    8. Services
    9. Shares
    10. System
    11. Media Player
    
    The user just needs to 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 (IMPROVED)
    
    This module lists all browser extensions from all browsers in all available user profiles. This "innovative cookie manager" helps the user safely manage cookies across all of browsers The use of wildcard characters has been incorporated to instantly mark entire domains as safe (–settings will apply to all of browsers and can be exported and imported for easy transfer across devices).
    
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  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. 
    
    
    
  • 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. 
    
    
    
  • NEW: Crash Analyzer
    
    'Crash Analyzer' allows you to conveniently trace application crashes on the user's Windows system. It allows the user to search for specific programs, uncover hidden problems, view event logs, and group or filter results to assist and solve crashes.
    
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  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
   
  • Tuning Assistant
    
    The Tuning Assistant will ask a few simple questions to create a list of optimization settings tailored to your needs. The user just needs to simply answer the questions and click "Optimize now" to apply 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. (In conjunction with 1-Click Optimizer, this module allows you to specify an interval at
    which the recycle bin gets emptied.)
    
    
    
  • Statistics
    
    This is a summary of all WinOptimizer 27 activities. A "reset" is provided to reset all values.
    

• Find and delete sensitive data with Privacy Traces Cleaner
  
• Individually tailored Windows optimization with Tuning Assistant
  
• One-click optimization with four powerful cleaners
  
• System analysis with more in-depth information and visual clarity
  
• Super-fast cleaners with new search algorithms
  
• Windows Notification Center based program notifications
  
• Drive Cleaner with custom file filters
  
• Improved browser handling in Registry Cleaner
  
• Cleaners with support for browser profiles
  
• Uninstall Windows apps with UnInstall Manager 2
  
• UnInstall Manager 2 with new look & feel
  
• Process manager with tree view
  
• Review SVHOST-based processes
  
• Create and print modern-looking reports
  
• SSD wizard with new handling and more details
  

• Added support for Opera One
  
• Improved analysis and error handling
  
• Updated languages
  

(07 May 25, 08:27)Alinah Wrote: For cleaning PC, I am using Advanced System Optimizer. It offers 24 hours complete free trial.

Ashampoo® WinOptimizer v28.00.12 (05-27-2025)