windows-tools

A toolset for improving the performance of Windows

Windows-tools is a free set of tools designed to improve the performance of Windows desktop and server systems. The toolset includes a number of programs that can be run automatically from a single command. Many users report noticeable improvements in performance by running this process.

Many of this software’s features can be found in standalone applications, such as Windows Memory Cleaner’s ability to improve memory performance. However, the Windows-tools app brings performance-enhancing functions under one application. There are also a number of performance tweaks that are simply changing various settings within the operating system.

Simple performance tweaks

While it is possible to do the things that the windows-tools app does manually, the appeal of this toolset stems from the fact that it can handle many performance tweaks without manually downloading more tools or adjusting settings. The “optimize.cmd” command will download, verify, and run the programs needed to achieve the performance enhancements the app promises.

Several angles of attack

Windows-tools software tackles system performance from many angles. These include memory management, removing ghost devices, tweaking NTFS to improve performance and reliability, etc. Some methods involve just tweaking the settings, while others, like ensuring that updates are updated, involve downloading redistributables. Another approach used by the tool involves cleaning out the various system and temporary user folders.

Command-line usage

Many users have reported that windows-tools delivers on its promises, though it is not a toolset for beginners. Using windows-tools requires typing commands into Windows’ command-line environment, which may be off-putting for less experienced users. Some tools in the toolset cannot run automatically, such as the tool that turns off share caching. However, most can be run automatically.