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{{Infobox software

| title = Advanced Software Optimizer

| developer = Systweak

| genre = Improving computerComputer performance

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'''Advanced System Optimizer''' (formerly '''Advanced Vista Optimizer''') is a [[utility software utility]] for [[Microsoft Windows]] developed by Systweak (a company founded in 1999 by Mr. Shrishail Rana{{Who|date=June 2021}}), intended to improve computer performance and speed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcsoftwaresbay.com/optimization-software-reports/87-advanced-system-optimizer.html|title=PC Software Bay info|accessdate=19 September 2011}}</ref>

== Features ==

Advanced System Optimizer's has [[utilities]] forinclude system cleaners, memory [[Program optimization|optimizers]], speedupjunk data cleaners, cleanupprivacy protectors, memorystartup managementmanagers, security tools, etcand other maintenance tools.<ref name="pcworld" /><ref>{{citeCite web|url=http://myvistaoptimizer.com/ |title=Myvistaoptimizer.comAdvanced |accessdate=4System SeptemberOptimizer – Best PC Cleaner & Optimizer for 2011Windows |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213233324/http://www.myvistaoptimizersystweak.com/advanced-system-optimizer/ |archivedateaccess-date=13 February 20122024-01-08 |website=www.systweak.com}}</ref> Its utilities include system cleaners, system and memory optimizers, junk file cleaners, privacy protectors, startup managers, security tools and other maintenance tools.<ref name="pcworld" /> The software also includes utilities to repair missing or broken [[Dynamic-link library|DLL]]s and erase files, and it features a "what's recommended"recommendation section that displays PC problems and actions that can improve PC performance.

The "Singlesingle Clickclick Carecare" option scans the computer for optimization all areas of the computer. Thisfor programoptimization. featuresThe an "Optimization"optimization tab, which is used for memory optimization and to free up memory of the computer. The startup manager feature of this program is used to manage programs that load at the computer's startup.<ref name="software informer">{{cite web |title=Advanced Vista Optimizer at2009 Software InformerDownload |url=httphttps://advanced-vista-optimizer-2009.software.informer.com/ |accessdate=172024-01-07 September 2011|website=software.informer}}</ref>

The [[registry cleaner]] has 12 categories of registry errors and canto detect and delete registry errors.<ref>{{cite web |date=2010-08-27 |title=Advanced Vista Optimizer Review: A Vista Must Have |url=http://www.registrycleanerstested.org/blog/2010/08/advanced-vista-optimizer-review-a-vista-must-have/ |title=RegistryCleanersTested review of Advanced Vista Optimizer |accessdate=16 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004073905/http://www.registrycleanerstested.org/blog/2010/08/advanced-vista-optimizer-review-a-vista-must-have/ |archivedate=4 October 2011 |accessdate=16 September 2011 |website=RegistryCleanersTested.org}}</ref>

The 2008 version had over 25 [[Programming tool|tools]]s. It can be scheduled to run optimization without the need for user intervention.<ref>

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{{cite web

|url= http://www.ciol.com/Developer/Operating-System/Downloads/Advanced-Vista-Optimizer-2008/112902/0/

|title= Advanced Vista Optimizer 2008

|publisher= CIOL

|accessdate= 2011-09-16

|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111113163932/http://ciol.com/Developer/Operating-System/Downloads/Advanced-Vista-Optimizer-2008/112902/0/

|archive-date= 2011-11-13

|url-status= dead

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</ref>

== Reception ==

In a review for ''[[PC World]]'', Preston Gralla praised the quality of the [[software suite]]'s design, stating the tools perform as advertised. He noted the product's price as a drawback.<ref name="pcworld">{{Cite web |last=Gralla |first=Preston |date=2009-04-23 |title=Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009 Works as Promised…But Is It Worth the Price? |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/528483/advanced_vista_optimizer.html |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=PCWorld |language=en}}

In a review syndicated to ''[[The Washington Post]]'',<ref>{{cite news

</ref>

|url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/23/AR2009042303590.html

|title= Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009 Works as Promised...But Is It Worth the Price?

|newspaper= [[The Washington Post]]

|author = Preston Gralla |accessdate= 2011-09-06

|date=26 April 2009}}

</ref> ''[[PC World (magazine)|PC World]]'' praised the quality of the suite's design, stating the tools perform as advertised. The reviewer did however note the product's price as one drawback.<ref name="pcworld">{{cite web

|url= http://www.pcworld.com/article/163108/advanced_vista_optimizer_2009_works_as_promisedbut_is_it_worth_the_price.html

|title= Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009 Works as Promised...But Is It Worth the Price?

|publisher= [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]]

|author = Preston Gralla |date= 23 April 2009

|accessdate= 2011-09-06}}

</ref> ''[[PC Advisor (magazine)|PC Advisor]]'' also praised the package's functionality, but warned readers they would have to decide for themselves whether it is worth the price considering the availability of free alternatives.<ref>{{cite web|author=Preston Gralla |url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/114871/advanced-vista-optimizer-2009-review |title=Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009 review |work=[[PC Advisor (magazine)|PC Advisor]] |date=24 April 2009 |accessdate=23 September 2020}}</ref>

== Alternatives ==

Alternative system optimization utilities include

SafeSoft PC Cleaner

and [[CCleaner]]{{Original research inline|date=June 2021}}.

== References ==