Wise PC Engineer 6.42

Overview

Wise PC Engineer is an advanced PC tuneup utility that provides all the tools and resources needed to keep your computer optimized, clean, and safe. By taking a multifaceted approach to PC enhancement, the software effectively improves the performance of your operating system on an ongoing basis.

Installation

Installing the software is as simple as following the instructions provided within the brief setup guide. After a few clicks of the mouse you'll be scanning through the main window and discovering all of the useful features Wise PC Engineer has to offer. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008, Vista, and 7 (both 32 and 64-bit versions).

Interface

The main window provides access to the utility modules, which include Registry Backup, Registry Cleaner, Registry Defrag, Start Programs Manager, Disk Cleaner, Defrag, File Recovery, File/Folder/Drive Scrub, Memory Optimizer, Auto Shutdown, File/Folder Item, and Application Encryptor. The modules are neatly categorized into three labeled rows – Registry utility, Disk Utility, and Other Utility. At the top of the main interface are the One Click Tuneup and Scheduler button icons.

Pros

• Registry Optimization – Utilizes advanced scanning algorithms to scan the Windows registry for errors, letting you select which registry items you'd like to repair, or gives you the option to fix all items automatically.

• Superb Redundancy – Can create and restore a backup of the Windows registry, and can also create system restore points. Furthermore, you can quickly undo changes made in PC cleanup operations if you find the results to be displeasing.

• Disk Defragmentation – can defrag your hard drive to facilitate more efficient file storing and utilization

• Memory Optimizer – frees up random-access memory to boost web surfing and gameplay speeds

• Startup Programs Manager – lets you choose which applications start automatically when you log into Windows

• File/Folder Hider – lets you conceal specific files/folders to keep private information confidential

• Auto Shutdown – schedule your computer to automatically shut down a specific time.

• One-Click Tuneups – With the paid version, even the most novice computer users can take advantage of the one-click tuneup utility, which optimizes Windows in various ways with a single click of the mouse. One-click tuneups instantly clean up your registry, erase unnecessary temporary Internet files, remove junk data from the hard disk, and enhance overall system performance.

Cons

• Task scheduler and 1 click tuneup options are only available in the paid version, but that's to be expected from a shareware soft.

Alternatives

There are a number of other free applications that help you improve system performance, the most notable of which include CCleaner, TuneupUtilities, Acebyte Utilities, and Advanced SystemCare. Of these alternatives, CCleaner is by far the most popular although is not a software suite like the others, thus is limited compared to the extensive feature set that Wise PC Engineer has. To get a similar feature pack you'll have to combine CCleaner with Recuva and Defraggler and you'll still be short of more than a couple of features.

Conclusion

Wise PC Engineer provides an all-inclusive PC optimization suite that helps you perform various computer maintenance and enhancement tasks within a centralized interface. If you're looking for a way to make your computer run faster and more efficiently, the software is definitely worth another look.