TuneUp Utilities 2009

If you are looking for a good utility package to keep your computer running efficiently, TuneUp Utilities 2009 provides a good set of tools. Whether you have a specific computer problem you are trying to solve, or just have a need for ongoing maintenance and optimization, this product has just what you need.

About the Company

TuneUp was started originally when TuneUp 97 was created by the company's founders as Germany's first Window's optimization package. TuneUp has since expanded internationally, and is available in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and Polish around the world.

About the Product

TuneUp Utilities 2009 is a suite of computer optimization utilities and tools that help you keep your computer in top working order. These utilities include tools for performance optimization, freeing up disk space, cleaning and customizing the Windows operating system, managing the Windows start-up process, and other maintenance tools such as the detection and repair of file errors. There are also a number of handy utilities such as an undelete tool to recover files that were unintentionally deleted, and the ability to completely remove data from your PC.

The Good

The utilities included in TuneUp Utilities 2009 are simple to use, and work quickly to solve common computer maintenance issues. There are also a number of handy add-on programs that aren't often included in utility packages. The tools are powerful, well-organized, and the built-in help manual is complete and useful, with the complete manual available online in PDF format. Using this suite of utilities, it's easy to keep a PC in optimal operational condition, as well as repair any problems that might occur.

The Bad

As compared to other similar utilities, TuneUp Utilities is more expensive. The user interface can also be a little difficult to use in some sections of the utilities. It also doesn't include some of the diagnostic tools that competing utilities have bundled in their products.

The Bottom Line

TuneUp Utilities 2009 is easy to use, and includes a suite of utilities and tools to optimize computer system performance. The utilities are divided into six categories, making it simple to find just the tools you need for a specific type of task. It is easy to install, and the utilities run quickly and effectively. In spite of the fact that the price is higher than shareware utilities and similar utility packages, TuneUp Utilities 2009 also contains a variety of useful add-on tools that many others don't include. Overall, this product does what it is intended to do simply and easily, and is a good set of tools for almost any computer user.

Product Information

TuneUp Utilities 2009 costs $24.49, and can be used on up to three PCs. Volume pricing is also available upon request for educational and government institutions and businesses.