SUBSCRIBEjv16 Powertools 2009 is one useful system tool for Windows
How to optimize Windows? How to improve Windows performance? These are the questions that have been bugging me six months after I have made a fresh install of my Windows Vista on my HP notebook computer. For the past two months, there has been a noticeable slowing down on how applications run or as simple as opening files is just longer than usual. This tempted me to do another fresh install. However, such a desicion is time consuming and the task of backing up huge amounts of files, passwords, bookmarks as well as reconfiguring systems and applications is daunting. Add to the fact that I have installed and uninstalled several applications in the course of trying out software that I need from time to time. This might be one of the culprits as the Windows registry gets bloated from files and entries that are no longer needed. Looking at my file system, it doesn’t help that files accumulated over the course of the year is already a clutter. 
After checking the internet, reading online reviews and checking out user experiences in forums and blogs, I tried two applications of which, jv16 PowerTools 2009 came out a winner. What made me prefer this one than the other? Two things:
- it does what it says
- user interface is simple and intuitive, and
- it has enough bells and whistles to add to its usefulness
The application has four main components:
- registry tools – optimizes the Windows registry from deleting unused entries to compacting it for more efficient use of space. Its a nifty tool that you can use to find and replace, manipulate and monitor
- file tools – the search function is better than the built in Windows find utility wherein you can set several conditions, recover deleted files, organize, find duplicates or similar files and directories. With the “More Functions…” button, you are offered several options on what to do like copy, paste, rename, encrypt, change attributes, split and several other useful tasks without leaving the application.
- system tools – I would consider this as one of the most important components in the software. While it has some functions that is found in Windows Vista, having it in one location makes it all the more useful. And better still, the System Optimizer is the best. It consists of three tweaks: Performance, of which several options helps make the system run faster; User interface, enables or disables several interface functions and, Other tweaks, which is limited to bypassing the Recycle Bin or disabling automatic restart after Windows is updated.
- privacy tools – what I do like about this software is its thrust on security as well as cognescent of the user’s privacy. History cleaner, system cleaner and disk wiper gives you peace of mind especially if your computer is always online or is being used by other people from time to time.
Interfacewise, it is simple and intuitive with its components in a familiar control panel. It also offers excellent back up functions of system, registry and files. It can also be used by power users and novices alike with special care for the latter wherein function description is understandable and explains and, if needed, cautions, what it does. It’s available as a Shareware with a 30 day trial. During this period, jv16 Powertools 2009 functions fully, unlimited and no nagging windows. After using it, I did find a marked increase in system performance and would say that it really is one important tool.
