Want to clean junk, trim startup apps and switch off Windows settings you never use, all from one free tool? TweakPower, from RegCool author Kurt Zimmermann, combines cleanup, hundreds of Windows tweaks and one-click Game and Economy modes, and records every change so it can be undone.
Cleanup and startup controls
TweakPower’s cleanup tools remove unnecessary files, registry data, and internet traces. A one-click maintenance option combines cleanup and optimization tasks. Startup controls let you manage programs that launch with Windows, along with AutoPlay behavior and scheduled tasks.
- Use the maintenance tools to check for hard-drive errors and common Windows problems.
- Manage uninstallers or remove programs through the system-maintenance controls.
Windows settings and recovery
The settings area groups adjustments for Windows, input devices, drives, applications, and visual effects. Personalization controls cover interface details such as colors, window borders, icons, the Start menu, and desktop appearance. Network options include connection settings and synchronization with a time server.
TweakPower keeps a record of its changes so adjustments can be undone. Its recovery tools also include restore points and options to back up or restore the registry. Privacy and security pages switch the firewall, Windows updates, UAC and Security Center notices on or off.
Economy and Game modes
Economy Mode reduces processor use and limits background activity to lower power consumption. Game Mode disables more than 70 processes identified as unnecessary for the mode. These presets provide a quick way to change system behavior without adjusting each related setting individually.
File tools and system monitoring
For file handling, TweakPower can split files into parts, encrypt files with AES, and permanently erase data with its shredder. Its task manager displays running programs and processor usage. Hardware and software information screens provide an overview of system components and the installed software environment.
Pros
- Cleans temporary files, registry entries, and internet traces
- Manages startup programs, AutoPlay, and scheduled tasks
- Saves tweaks and supports registry backup and restore
- Includes separate Economy and Game modes
Cons
- Turning off updates or UAC can weaken security
- Huge number of options for beginners
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Can changes made in TweakPower be undone?
Yes. Every tweak is recorded and can be reversed, and restore points and registry backups give a second safety net.
What does Game Mode do?
It stops more than 70 background processes that a game does not need, then restores them when you switch back.
