Want one toolbox to clean browsing traces, rein in Windows telemetry and see what's eating your disk? Ashampoo WinOptimizer brings cleaners and privacy controls together with utilities for system analysis, file handling, and Windows settings.
Cleaning and privacy controls
The cleaning tools target browsing traces and other data clutter. Internet Cleaner presents the results of a cleanup in a statistics bar, and cookie controls let users preserve selected cookies. Cleaner profiles provide settings for supported Windows and browser data.
Privacy Manager groups settings related to information Windows collects or sends. Users can adjust individual privacy options or apply changes together. The program also includes Windows Tweaking 2 for adjusting system settings, with descriptions to clarify what each option affects.
What can you manage with its system tools?
Ashampoo WinOptimizer includes utilities for reviewing system activity, managing Windows components, and handling files. System Information 2 displays hardware details in organized categories. DiskSpace Explorer shows how disk space is being used and can locate large files.
- Service Manager lists running services and lets users disable services they do not need.
- Process Manager displays processes in a tree view.
- UnInstall Manager handles installed programs, while Link Checker finds invalid shortcuts.
- System Restore Manager manages restore points; Backup Manager saves and restores changes.
File tools and maintenance
File Wiper securely deletes files and can overwrite free disk space to remove remnants. Undeleter is available for recovering accidentally deleted files, and the File Manipulator can encrypt files or split them into smaller parts. File Encrypter and Decrypter provides separate encryption and decryption functions.
For maintenance and diagnostics, System Benchmark measures system performance and supports online comparison of results. Font Manager handles installed fonts, and Software Updater can update multiple programs in one operation.
Pros
- Internet Cleaner shows detailed results after cleanup
- Privacy Manager provides controls for Windows data collection
- File Wiper can overwrite deleted files and free disk space
- System Benchmark lets users compare results online
Cons
- Not available for Windows PCs with ARM processors
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · Screen resolution 1280×768 (recommended: 1920×1080) · Full administrative rights required · Internet connection required for activation; license is periodically verified · ARM processors are not supported
Can Ashampoo WinOptimizer manage Windows privacy settings?
Yes. Privacy Manager provides controls for Windows data collection and transmission.
How does File Wiper differ from Undeleter?
File Wiper securely deletes files; Undeleter is for recovering accidentally deleted files.
Can it show what is taking up disk space?
Yes. DiskSpace Explorer displays disk usage and helps locate large files.