System Tune-up Tools

Use these tools to clean out the junk and add new pep to your PC.

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License: Free

Get a real-time view of every running program--and what it's doing.

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License: Free

Avoid system sluggishness and freeze ups with this free utility.

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Prices from $29.00 License: Trial

Speed up your PC by optimizing your system's memory.

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Prices from $40.00 License: Trial

This all-in-one program offers numerous modules for optimizing, speeding up, and cleaning your PC.

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Prices from $30.00 License: Demo

Scan your Registry for problems, and then clean them out.

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Prices from $12.00 License: Shareware

Tweak your computer's settings to increase gaming performance.

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Prices from $30.00 License: Trial

Fix your PC, and avoid reformatting your hard drive, with this utility.

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