Turbocharge Your System With TuneUp Utilities 2011: Review and Licenses Giveaway
Scroll down to win one of the two licenses of TuneUp Utilities 2011 (worth $49.95 each) that I am giving away
If you are an old reader of this blog, then you are probably aware that I pretty much swear by TuneUp Utilities. Unlike most of the other system utilities, TuneUp mostly delivers on its promises and has saved my back on more than one occasion in the past.
The 2011 edition of TuneUp Utilities was released a couple of days back. As always, TuneUp Software is promising dramatic improvements with the latest release. I took it for a spin to find out what’s new and what’s changed. Here’s a quick summary:
Revamped Interface: Once again, TuneUp Utilities has re-skinned itself. The new interface is a mash up of the old interface and the interface introduced in TuneUp Utilities 2010. Tabs are back. However, the overall look and feel resembles the 2010 edition.
I praised the previous edition for getting rid of tabs, as it facilitated one-click access to pretty much all the TuneUp tools. However, it also made the interface appear more daunting to new users. With the new interface, it’s often easier to find exactly what you were looking for, but it might require a few additional clicks.
TuneUp 2011 also features a new Tuning Status indicator that gives you a quick overview of the optimisations that have been performed, and the amount of optimisation that is still possible.
Program Deactivator: This is quite possibly the biggest improvement introduced in TuneUp Utilities 2011. One of the biggest causes of system slowdown is installed applications. They often add new startup entries, background processes and services that consume resources even when not required. TuneUp Utilities always allowed you to remove unnecessary applications from system startup. With Program Deactivator they are taking this concept a step further.
When a program is disabled (deactivated), the services that it continuously runs in the background are turned off. However, if you ever need to use this program, TuneUp Programs-on-Demand Technology will automatically reactivate it.
TuneUp Utilities 2011 automatically identifies programs that can be disabled safely and those that can’t. Not only that, it also displays the impact that each of these programs is having on system start, operation and shutdown. Additionally, you can also view ratings from other users of TuneUp 2011. This ratings system is a new feature of TuneUp Utilities 2011 and is present throughout the application.
Improved Turbo Mode: TuneUp 2010 introduced a Turbo mode, which basically extracted every ounce of performance from your system by disabling aero and a gazillion of other non-essential services, and putting your system in the performance mode power plan. This is quite similar to what Game Booster does. However, I have found that TuneUp always manages to deliver a more marked improvement than the aforementioned freeware.
The already impressive, Turbo Mode has been improved further in 2011. TuneUp isn’t revealing what has changed behind the scenes, but there are a few improvements on the frontend too. There are a lot more options to configure, and now you can even put your system permanently in Turbo mode.
When it comes to improvements, that’s about it for TuneUp Utilities 2011. The list is actually quite short, when you compare it with the previous editions. I guess, TuneUp Utilities is already quite mature and there aren’t loads of new features that can be added. It already features a memory optimiser, registry cleaner, registry defragmenter, disk cleaner, disk defragmenter, disk space explorer, system tweaker, secure file shredder, deleted file recoverer (undelete), process explorer and more.
Earlier this week, PC Mag reviewed TuneUp Utilities 2011, and they noticed significant improvements in both system performance and startup after using TuneUp Utilities. Hopefully, the PC Mark Geekbench test will convince the sceptics that not all system suites are junk. However, to my surprise, Iolo’s System Mechanic 10 snagged the Editor’s choice award by the virtue of better performance and a more liberal license. Typically, one aspect of TuneUp Utilities that has always been unsatisfactory is the Drive Defragmenter. I suspect that this might be the case here too. The inadequacy of TuneUp’s defragmentation software is even more apparent to me as I use Raxco’s Perfect Disk, which is the best tool in its class.
If you haven’t used TuneUp Utilities before or have a really old version, I would whole heartedly recommend TuneUp Utilities 2011 to you. However, if you have already paid for TuneUp Utilities 2010, it might not make sense to upgrade to the latest edition. Program Deactivator is an interesting feature, but that alone cannot justify shelling out 30 bucks.
Download TuneUp Utilities (19.56 MB)
Platforms Supported: Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7(x86 and x64)
License: Shareware (30 days trial)
Cost: $49.95 (Upgrade license: $29.95)
Version Reviewed: 10.0.2011.65
TuneUp Utilities 2011 License Giveaway
TuneUp Software has graciously agreed to sponsor 2 licenses. Here’s how you can win a TuneUp Utilities 2011 serial key worth $49.95.
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The contest is over, and the winners have been announced.
I’m using version 2010 and it is sensational. Highly recommend. I want to check whether the version of 2011 is really better than 2010.
Yours “ToGor”
Thanks for the TuneUp 2011 giveways.
TuneUp Utility always be the No.1 utility & is so reliable to optimize the windows system in all extends.
Please count me in for the contest.
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Thanks & Regards
Wow! Great giveaway! I’m using TuneUp 2010, and I’d like to see what TuneUp 2011 has to offer.
Three things I like about TuneUp Utilities:
1. Registry Cleaner
2. Registry Defrag
3. TuneUp Styler
Also I’ve subscribed to your newsletter…
Cheers!
John
Note: I’m sorry. I do not have an account on “Twitter”.
TuneUp Utilities 2011 looks great! It should be able to help me clean up my system… it’s getting slower and slower everyday!
Here is my post on my blog.
Its an adult blog only 18 aloud.
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Note: Sorry, I can’t allow adult blogs.
Hello,
Thanking you for the giving away.
i tweet here:
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=125903954133120&id=100000235536002
I am using old 2009 version which i get free from a promo. many new things added to version 2011, which will help in keeping my PC in good condition. Please count me in.
I also have email subscription!
Ages thanks to the Admin!
Thanks, I would like to enter the drawing,
Thank so much for Great offer .
i already subscribed your e-letter .
Here is my tweet : http://twitter.com/#!/aungzeya38/status/29474975036
i would like to enter your giveaway. i really appreciate if i win one license.
Regards
i am using tuneup utilities since 2006 now i want 2011 version tuneup is the software that repairs and speedup your pc
do not have a account on twitter
tuneup utilities is best software for repairing and speedup your pc
do not have a account on twitter
hi
I am already subscribed to the mailing list of Pallab dot Net.
I’m not a tech savy person. quite simple and use my lappy for normal use. This would slow down my lappy to the extent that I have to take it to the computer shop for repair.
I tried for free the Tune Up 2009 version from a german promotion and was quite immpressed. I was wondering if the computer shop person uses the same things and makes huge bucks..you know what.
It is going to be very helpful if I could win the 2011 version. As I read your post above, I am very amazed and excited. Also I rated it as 5star!!
john d
I really Love this software because from the time it was appeared, it was awesowe..
This is my status:
http://twitter.com/asrielrusdyawan/status/29661663353
Hope I can win This Great Software!!!
THX, LJBU!
small in size but huge in performence and it’s a good product ,,,
Pallab wish you a Happy Diwali.
Thanks for this giveaway opportunity.
I have used 2009 and using 2010 version. I loved using Turbo Mode in TuneUp 2010, and am please to see improvements for the same in 2011 version.
The new feature of Program Deactivator is going to be a killer addition to TuneUp pack. This is something for which I had to install additional software apart from TuneUp. With the addition of Program Deactivator, it is going to be ONLY TuneUp for me..
It would be great if I could win a license for this MUST tool.
My tweet is here:
http://twitter.com/GrrGrrr/status/399657066823680
Blog/forum post made by me to share this giveaway:
http://programyzadarmo.net.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1088
Also I’m a subscriber using the same email as in my comment here.
Thanks,
Grr
Thanks Grr. Have a great Diwali.
saya mau tanya,up date tuneup untilities 2011. kok saya gak dpt enter product key nya?
mohon konfirmasi key nya.
terima kasih
English please.
nice to know that new version of tune up utilities is now available.
thank you pallab for the information.
Please include me in this giveaway as I am using the 15 day trial about to expire
The best program in its class. I’ve been using it since version 2009 (it was free). Then I bought the 2010 version and I would gladly use the Version 2011
Tuneup Utilities is great for keeping my computer running smoothly. Love the one-touch feature. I’m using 2009, but would love to win the latest version. I did “tweet” this but can’t figure out how to link it to this post. (probably why I don’t use Twitter very much). Also signed up for your newsletter.
Thanks….
A multipurpose tool reveal all the needed function for an expert and other computer users.
It ensure the security and enhance the speed of the system…………
thanku
Hi,
Thanks for a nice, popular and powerful utility(TuneUp)..giveaway..
The new OnDemand Technology….is very different technology….that no other utility….has…till now…
I want to extract this new technology in v2011 by winning a license…
Hoping to win a license…
Thanks,
Ram.
Forgot to mention,
PS:- 2. Subscribed to Pallab.net Newsletter..
3. Re-Tweet status link,
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tune up utilities is my favorite system tuner.I would like to receive free license of tune up utilities 2011
I would like to enter the drawing,