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Auslogics BoostSpeed for Free (Expired)
v3.co.uk is giving away Auslogics BoostSpeed 4 for Free
You may download the software from :
http://store.v3.co.uk/?act=details&id=2870
Read more about the program here:
http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/boost-speed/
Moderators Comments:
I've checked this user submitted item and can verify the offer is genuine. The 4.39 MB download file scanned clean on my Windows XP Test PC running AntiVir, PrevX 3, ThreatFire and Comodo Firewall. the vendor's site states the program will work with Windows 7 / Vista / 2008 / XP (32-bit & 64-bit).
This program is basically a disk cleaner, disk defragger and registry cleaner rolled into one package.
This offers an attractive option to many average users who can maintain their PC with the click of a single button. More advanced users would probably prefer to choose their own utilities to carry out each of these tasks.
The program also offers internet privacy and security functions. Both are fairly minimal, for example all the security function does is disenable the remote registry service to prevent hackers using that service.
I ran the one button checkup and it seemed to work fine. My only misgiving was the registry cleaner which was quite aggressive finding 531 "errors" compared to 138 detected by the excellent EasyCleaner registry cleaner. Personally I'm not a great fan of regular registry cleaning generally, particularly with aggressive cleaners, as my experience has been this can cause problems. That's just my opinion; some folks claim they clean their registry regularly and never have issues.
Auslogics motivation seems to be to offer this standard package with limited functionality as a vehicle to upsell users to a full featured version. That's fine as the free product is quite competent and useful in own right. Furthermore no registration is required so you aren't going to get spammed. I didn't see any nag screens either but these may appear with more extended usage.
Overall many average users will find this a simple solution to their PC maintenance needs. I just wish the registry cleaner was a tad less aggressive.
Gizmo
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I think this offer has expired now. The link no longer works. It results in a "Page not found" message. Thought you might want to update the site.
Thanks for the heads up on this one. I've now added "expired" to the article.
Many thanks to the person who provided the link to WinUtilities Pro in the comments here. It was just what I was looking for and is quite a comprehensive tool.
Gizmo's should make this one a Hot Find too as it is a $39.95 program on for free.
I love the Hot Finds section. I have pretty much my whole PC running on utilities and security software I obtained from here. And it only cost me $.99
in total for WinPatrol Plus which I was happy paying for.
Ian and GIZMO Staff,
I've been a faithful user and admirer and proponent of your website for several years and have come to rely on and trust your advice. It is clearly evident that the motive there is totally altruistic. I respect and admire the work you do, it is monumental. You are the "Consumer Reports" of software for me, only better.
I'm not very "tech savvy" with the software end, just enough to see that you guys really know and care about what you do and say. I can fix plumbing, automatic transmissions, household wiring, shotguns and rifles, build cabinets, install flooring, pour concrete, weld boilers, build radios, TVs, boats, lawnmowers, blowers, coffee pots and alarm clocks, as well as assemble and completely demolish computer hardware. I have tried and tried, but finally gave up trying to learn how to deal with "the public". Hardest thing I have ever, EVER attempted. 99% of the people are great, love to talk, and help any way I can, but that 1% can ruin your whole day. Looks to me like you get more than your fair share of the "one percenters" here.
Please remember that for every knucklehead that sends you a disjointed, misspelled, grammatically incorrect criticism, there are a bunch of us out here that read it and wince at the thoughtlessness of it. We all admire and respect the time, effort, and care that you all take in this service. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all you have contributed to so many.
Non illegitimus carborundum.
Lowndes W
Thanks so so much for this post of yours. Such posts are touching, and keep us motivated, and tell us that we are on the right path. It is because of the good wishes of good people like you, that this site is growing, and getting popular. You understand the efforts of several people that have worked for this site, on their own, and of their free will, just to help people.
Thanks a lot !!!
Thanks from me too. They say you can never reason with the unreasonable but that doesn't stop me trying. I studied for nearly 3 years for my PhD in an attempt to understand human nature in more detail, but I think the more I learn the less I know. I can also identify with your multi-task abilities. The problem I have is that my wife expects me to accomplish most of these things in less than a day while still keeping one eye on the computer.
Thanks for such a great boost :)
To all the complainers here about this giveaway and other giveaway's.
If you are like me you get the e-mail about new Hot Finds. I either check it out or delete the e-mail. Checking it out takes less than a minute. It takes longer for you to type your comments.
Save the comments for people who have tried to freebie, or people who may be having issues with the install etc.
If you have a beef then open a Facebook or Twitter account and rant over there where people might care.
It's like a daycare center in here somtimes.
I am waiting for Boostspeed 5.x. I saw some screens and features, it should be a bomb! At least, they will include Disk Defrag 3 with additional options and several new disk tools.
But, shhhhh, it's a secret :)
Usually when you say something will be "a bomb," that is a bad thing.
I have been using Advanced System Care for about a year now, and it hasn't put a foot wrong that I can see. It has never deleted a wrong Registry key, it is very efficient at locating junk files for deletion and the IOBIT defrag function is the best I have ever used. What should I be wary of ?
JimC
Brisbane, Oz.
iobit makes nice software. asc is good and the pro version offers a really good deep scan. you shoul be wary of the malware defense for i think their database may have a few false positives. the pro is a SUBSCRIPTION. otherwise excellent free
Moderator's Comment: Iobit has an unsatisfactory WOT rating for reasons discussed elsewhere on this site.
I use already Auslogic Defrag (very satisfied)
Registry cleaner : I use CCleaner, EasyCleaner, Registry Mechanic, RegCleaner. Yes 4 !
Cleaning : I use EmptyTemp Folder, PureRa, JavaRa
LOL! This is the typical free version without some key advanced features, which are available in other better programs such as TuneupUtilites, WinUtilites, etc.
So it's just a cunning and (shameless) attempt to sell the full version of their product.
Not a great DEAL GIZMO!!
THUMBS DOWN for me (you know I'm hard to please....LOL!!)!!
This 2 freebies are definitely much BETTER than Auslogics BoostSpeed 4 because they are both feature filled and not a free limited version of the full commercial program they refer to:
- FREE JV 16 Power Tools 2009 (v. 1.9.0.590 - NO free updates so don't try to update to the latest version)
http://for-free-on-internet.com/2009/12/jv16-powertools-2009-worth-2995-...
- FREE WINUTILITIES PRO 9.40 (yes, you heard me right...LOL!)
http://www.ylcomputing.com/content/view/351
Enjoy!!
I hold no brief for Auslogics but I may say I find your description of them as "cunning and shameless" most inappropriate.
Cunning implies the deviously clever. Well this offer by Auslogics is not "devious" in any way. The offer is straightforward; it is exactly what it is and you can take it or leave it. Nor is it "clever"; it's a common everyday distribution method used by hundreds of software vendors.
And as for "shameless" that implies Auslogics have something to be ashamed of. What pray tell? Offering you their product for free?
I'm a lifelong advocate of freeware but that doesn't mean I vilify commercial software companies that offer freebies. Sure they do it in their own self interest, that goes without saying, but we users are often the beneficiaries. Look at all the great security products like Avira AntiVir Free and AVG Free that use exactly the same marketing model as Auslogics. Are they being "cunning and shameless?"
I'm sorry sir, but on this matter we must disagree.
Gizmo
Let me add my voice in agreement.
I work for the help desk in a medium size company and free tech utilities are essential for my work.
I regard these free programs as a blessing. I don't expect to get such high quality programs for free but I am delighted that I do.
But I'm regularly shocked by the attitude of people on this site and others who see "free" as their God-given right.
Stop whinging and instead count your blessings I say.
I am agree and support your opinion or response on that matter.
I am currently using IOBit Advanced System Care actually, but do also use Auslogic defragmenter.
Once more, Ian has proved to me that he still keeps his point of view balanced and straightforward.
Thank you, Ian.
Beautifully said, if I may say so myself.
But Mr. Richards, I do believe that given the extraordinary record you and others have built here at Gizmo, you have nothing to be defensive about, NOTHING. Respectfully, it's time to put this conversation to rest...
May I suggest that further posts on this thread only be allowed to discuss how the product works. I personally just trued Auslogic's "regular" defrag (looks as though their site was finally accessible under FF, I had been unsuccessful getting there for quite a while) and the product seemed to work just fine for the first defrag I attempted.
Yeh I second that.
I run a small freeware site (compared to Gizmos monster site!) and I get depressed at times by people's attitudes to the free stuff I offer.
All too many of my web visitors have an attitude that sits somewhere between 'looking a gift horse in the mouth' and 'the world owes me a living.'
I'm not blaming people - it's a tough cynical world. But it is just a bit sad don't you think? - Simon G.
Agreed 100%, and the downside of allowing folks to hide behind anonymity and post accordingly. That said, some of our best tips come this way and we have no intention of removing the facility. I also know from my own profession just how much of a buz some folks get from being able to do this but attacking the attitude directly only flames the section and is unlikely to achieve the result we would wish for.
So, what's your site then? How about a link (if it's safe) :D
hi
i have the winutilities and i paid for boost speed v4. i get free minor updates on the latter and i think its fine. i find it to be a really good tool in other areas although it is quick on cleaning. maybe algorithms are not as thorough.
its reg defragger is the best that i have ever seen and had.
the internet optimizer is more thorough than any i have seen so far if you care to see their report on the page before you cligk to optimize.
right now i am not sure if they are free.
check those out. the blokes have done well in my opinion.
Hi Gizmo, I use some of the Auslogics products they offer for free on their site, some stop being free...
For this kind of product I am hapily using Comodo CSC that is free and has been for quite a while.
Best regard and thanks for your efforts
mhardye somewhere
Commercial vendors commonly offer two different "free" versions:
1. A "free download" trial version which is usually only operational for 30 days. Their hope is you will try it, like it and subsequently buy it when the 30 day trial expires.
2. A free cut-down version of their product with reduced features. The vendor's hope is that you will like the product but want the extra features only available in the paid version and so pay up. This kind of free version is usually free forever.
This current offer from Auslogics is of the latter kind so it should not expire.
My view is that this cut-down version is good enough for most average users and can be used as-is without the need for upgrading to the paid version.
Gizmo
Feb 04
So Sorrry Gizmo Guys and Gals
My previous Post #2 was so Wrong !!! kick my Butt, for I eat
My words now. I downloaded the "Zip" version at :
v3.co.uk
And It works great and for FREE too...
Feb 04
I seen this before, when I seen it on Gizmo for free ! I jumped on it.
It looked great, but never Judge a Book by its cover, But not "FREE". It Cleans the Hard disk partially and did not Fix the Registry, for when
when I clicked on the "Fix" Button the program asked me to Buy the Full version to Fix 35 errors in Registy... I downloaded it at :
http://store.v3.co.uk/?act=details&id=2870
But It is not free, it is more of a come along. But maybe not available in Canada or the US ? I gave the Link to friend in Seattle Washington and he said the same. Come on Gizmo, (partially Free software now). I see this happening a bit in your site. But I still get some decent freeware. Stick with Glary utilities or the new Free Wise 4 it has a registry defrag Built in they are better. Now, I will un-install it...
You are using a different package to the FREE package which is being discussed here.
This package has no nags, and works precisely as described.
I currently use C Cleaner v 2.27.1070. How does this Auslogics software compare to C Cleaner? That is, as the registry of C Cleaner is not aggressive and does allow A LOOK SEE OF THE REGISTRY FILES FIRST PRIOR TO DELETION OF UNNECESSARY REGISTRY, AND does a great job of deleting programs instead of using the add/ delete program function in the Control Panel.
I use Windows 7 Home Premium.
I dislike the registry cleaner because there is no interface to the registry editor to verify/correct the entries presented as invalid.
How does this program compare to Glary utilities?
All one needs are Glary Utilities, CC Cleaner, and jkDfrag. What is the point here in Gizmo-land of coughing up YET ANOTHER free product when the already recommended ones "work" without misgivings. Comes off as needing to continually send an email just to show that someone found a something that is interesting and "free". Why bother to use it and call our attention to it unless it is BETTER. Gizmo is slowly becoming, in effect, a source of spam. Irrelevant email that is a waste of time to open. This freebie is right up there.
Well after my tests comparing both CC Cleaner and Glary Utilities it does seem to be faster and do a deeper cleaning of the registry. It also cleaned even more junk files than Glary Utilities cleaned. But CC Cleaner still found some files it removed as junk files that were missed. So I would agree with Gizmos call about it being a program to consider.
If we don't check out and see where we might need to change then we become trapped in the "one" way we've always done things. That's not necessarily good. I've added this program based on what I saw in it's performance comparison between Glary and CC not as a replacement for Glary or CC Cleaner but as an addition to them. I guess I'm paranoid enough that I'll never rely on just one or two. It seems that all fall short in some area.
I might also add that the pro model contains a memory optimizer that does seem to help. The first time I can say I've seen any difference using one. I know that IE and Firefox were much snappier and word and excel loaded noticeably faster using it in my tests. That was truly a surprise since as I stated I've never seen a memory optimizer that made an detectable difference before. And that's with me using Windows 7 which is much better optimized with regard to memory management than any of the other windows products. It could well make a much larger difference with XP. I'll be looking at that soon.
So my vote goes for Gizmo and always pushing the envelope. If that's not what you want check out other sites or just ignore what you don't like and don't try to stop what is a service that most of us want and use.
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